No child gives 100% into everything that they do. They all get distracted from time to time. Most people are able to get back on track after a moment or two. Imagine if after a few moments you were unable to get back on track and pick up where you left off. That is what a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder feels. (First slide) They are in a constant struggle to concentrate on any one thing. (Brain slide) Adhd is a neurobiological condition which causes are not fully understood. Studies of people with ADHD show that certain brain areas have less activity and blood flow and that certain brain structures are slightly smaller. These differences in brain activity and structure are mainly evident in the prefrontal cortex, the basal ganglia, and the cerebellum. These areas help to inhibit behavior, sustain attention, and control mood. (Symptom Slide) Its symptoms are characterized by excessive fidgetiness, frequent out of seat behavior, frequent problems following......

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