December 3rd, 2009 by El Ed Mom

Throughout this digest, ADD will be used to refer to “attention deficit disorder,” or “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder” (ADHD). In the past, the term “minimal brain dysfunction” was also used.

CHILDREN WITH ADD
It is estimated that children with ADD constitute 3% to 5% of the current school-age population, which would represent 1.35 to 2.25 million children. Most experts agree that ADD is a neurobiological disorder that can have multiple causes. Research indicates that children with ADD are likely to have a biological relative with ADD. In addition, evidence also suggests that neurologic, neurochemical or, in some cases, toxic factors may be involved. Other factors such as medical conditions, medication side effects, familial functioning, or environmental conditions may exacerbate an existing disorder or contribute to the development of ADD-like problems in some children (Parker, 1992).

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