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What Causes ADHD? 
One of the first questions a parent will have is "Why? What went
wrong?" "Did I do something to cause this?" There is little compelling
evidence at this time that ADHD can arise purely from social factors or
child-rearing methods. Most substantiated causes appear to fall in the
realm of neurobiology and genetics. This is not to say that
environmental factors may not influence the severity of the disorder,
and especially the degree of impairment and suffering the child may
experience, but that such factors do not seem to give rise to the
condition by themselves.
The parents' focus should be on looking forward and finding the best
possible way to help their child. Scientists are studying causes in an
effort to identify better ways to treat, and perhaps someday, to
prevent ADHD. They are finding more and more evidence that ADHD does
not stem from the home environment, but from biological causes. Knowing
this can remove a huge burden of guilt from parents who might blame
themselves for their child's behavior.
Over the last few decades, scientists have come up with possible
theories about what causes ADHD. Some of these theories have led to
dead ends, some to exciting new avenues of investigation.
Environmental Agents.
Studies have shown a possible correlation between the use of
cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy and risk for ADHD in the
offspring of that pregnancy. As a precaution, it is best during
pregnancy to refrain from both cigarette and alcohol use.
Another environmental agent that may be associated with a higher risk
of ADHD is high levels of lead in the bodies of young preschool
children. Since lead is no longer allowed in paint and is usually found
only in older buildings, exposure to toxic levels is not as prevalent
as it once was. Children who live in old buildings in which lead still
exists in the plumbing or in lead paint that has been painted over may
be at risk.
Brain Injury.
One early ...
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Cancer in the United States
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is America's
second leading cause of death. Cancer attacks half of all men and about a
third of all women. This ravaging disease occurs when good cells in the
body for some reason go bad.
While cancer seems like the major threat to ward off in America, which would
have the biggest impact, finding a cure for cancer or finding a cure for mental
illness? Would you believe that more Americans are diagnosed with mental illness
than with cancer. At this time more researchers are working on cures for
cancer in all its various forms.
Which cancer do you think occurs most often in the United
States? Breast cancer has a high rate
of occurrence and gets a lot of press coverage. But skin cancer has the
highest number of victims today. Surprisingly, nearly half of all cancers
diagnosed involve non-melanoma related skin cancer. According a study by
the American Cancer Society, the most prevalent cancers today after skin cancer
and breast cancer are:
- Prostate cancer
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Endometriosis cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Pancreatic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Where does cancer come from? Is cancer a genetic disease or does it come
from the environment? Researchers believe that the tendency to develop
many cancers is programmed into the genes but it takes an environmental trigger
to start the cancer process. People who never smoke may never know if they
have a predisposition to lung cancer. This is why it is important to
avoid cancer-causing situations.
What actually happens to a cancerous cell? A cell is programmed to behave
in certain ways. Think of the cell as a toy that can be turned on and
shut off at certain times in its life span. Sometimes, the toy won't shut
down and starts to carry on duties that it shouldn't. The toy may even
start to replicate itself and take over the playroom. This is ...
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Some Simple Behavioral Interventions
Children with ADHD may need help in organizing. Therefore:
- Schedule. Have the same routine every day, from
wake-up time to bedtime. The schedule should include homework time and
playtime (including outdoor recreation and indoor activities such as
computer games). Have the schedule on the refrigerator or a bulletin
board in the kitchen. If a schedule change must be made, make it as far
in advance as possible.
- Organize needed everyday items. Have a place for everything and keep everything in its place. This includes clothing, backpacks, and school supplies.
- Use homework and notebook organizers. Stress the importance of writing down assignments and bringing home needed books.
Children with ADHD need consistent rules that they can understand
and follow. If rules are followed, give small rewards. Children with
ADHD often receive, and expect, criticism. Look for good behavior and
praise it.
Your ADHD Child and School
You are your child's best advocate. To
be a good advocate for your child, learn as much as you can about ADHD
and how it affects your child at home, in school, and in social
situations.
If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD from an early age and has
been evaluated, diagnosed, and treated with either behavior
modification or medication or a combination of both, when your child
enters the school system, let his or her teachers know. They will be
better prepared to help the child come into this new world away from
home.
If your child enters school and experiences difficulties that lead
you to suspect that he or she has ADHD, you can either seek the
services of an outside professional or you can ask the local school
district to conduct an evaluation. Some parents prefer to go to a
professional of their own choice. But it is the school's obligation to
evaluate children that they suspect have ADHD or some other disability
that is affecting not only their academ ...
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What a Feeling
What a Feeling - Your one stop guide to a healthier, fitter and better life.
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