Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder commonly referred to as ADD or ADHD is a neurologically based condition characterized by problems with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. ADHD affects approximately 5% of children worldwide and results in significant impairments in daily functioning. Children with ADHD exhibit developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity which result in a range of impairments in social, educational, and family functioning. Symptoms of ADHD are typically seen early in a child's life, often when he or she enters a school setting.
             There are three different categories of ADHD symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Some symptoms of inattention include; procrastination, disorganized work habits, forgetfulness in daily activities, failure to complete tasks such as homework or chores, difficulty finishing schoolwork or paperwork or performing tasks that require concentration, inability to sustain attention on tasks or activities, and frequent shifts from one uncompleted activity to another. Hyperactivity is another sign of ADHD. It describes kids who appear to be in perpetual motion. Symptoms of hyperactivity include; fidgeting, squirming when seated, getting up frequently to walk or run around, running or climbing excessively when it's inappropriate, having difficulty playing quietly or engaging in quiet leisure activities, often talking excessively, and being always on the go.
             Impulsivity symptoms include; difficulty awaiting one's turn, blurting out answers before questions have been completed, difficulty delaying responses, impatience, frequently interrupting or intruding on others to the point of causing problems in social or work settings, and initiating conversations at inappropriate times. The American Psychiatric Association has identified three subtypes of ADHD. ADHD can be categorized according to these three subtypes: ADHD combi...