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Attention Deficit Disorder: Gifted Children
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Fetal and early childhood exposures to industrial chemicals in the environment can damage the developing brain and can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs)--autism, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), and mental retardation. Still, there has been insufficient research done to identify the individual chemicals that can cause injury to the developing brains of children. [Click for More]
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More than half of children with attention-deficit disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who experience anxiety or depression are ... more likely to suffer from low self-esteem.
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Akhondzadeh S, Mohammadi MR, Khademi M. Zinc sulfate as an adjunct to methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: A double blind and randomized trial [ISRCTN64132371]. BMC Psychiatry . 2004 Apr 8. [Epub ahead of print]
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That is not how it works for young children with Attention-deficit Disorder. They are mostly swaying from one extreme to the other, and because of their relatively weak regulatory system, they move unpredictably.
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ADD is often a life-long disorder requiring life-long interventions. Families, and the children themselves, need continued support and understanding. By recognizing the disorder early and taking steps to assist the child with ADD and his family, many negative outcomes commonly experienced by the child can be avoided or minimized. Protecting self-esteem and avoiding a chronic pattern of frustration, discouragement, and failure are of greatest importance.
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