Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Works Cited Not Included Descriptions of ADHD symptoms have been stable since the mid-19th century. As early as 1863, public insight into the disorder began to emerge in a poem by a German physicist describing the classic signs of “Fidgety Phil” ADHD (6). In 1902, experts classified children with ADHD as mentally retarded, socially inept, or even emotionally disturbed. It wasn't until the 1940s that experts classified it as a neurological disorder. Its discovery actually occurred in 1937(6). Dr. Bradley of Providence, Rhode Island, found that as he treated severely disruptive children using amphetamine, a stimulant, the children became calmer and could concentrate better. Since his discovery, many others in his field have continued his work; however, attention deficit disorder was not known to the general public until the last decade (6). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurological syndrome rooted in the central nervous system that affects approximately 3-5% of the child population (second only to asthma in childhood problems) in the United States and constitutes 50% of the child psychiatric population ( 4a). Shown in both clinical and epidemiological samples, the condition is much more prevalent in males, shown 9-1 clinically and 4-1 epidemiologically, then in females (4a). This suggests a basis of selective analysis due to the female prevalence who mainly show inattention and cognitive problems rather than the classic aggressive/impulsive behavior of most male subjects (3). Also note that children with ADHD have a 70% chance of being cured of it during adolescence and will have a 65% chance of keeping most symptoms... middle of paper... as low as possible for fight not only disorganization but also forgetfulness (17). It is also important to eliminate any environmental distractions, especially noisy workplaces that could affect concentration (17). To combat possible impulsiveness, it is important to stop and think before acting (6). This works for those who are prone to making statements of regret and for those who are prone to outbursts of temper. It only takes several trials to teach the body to think before reacting and can be helped by healthcare professionals. It also means controlling hyperactivity by trying to fidget without distracting others, possibly by keeping busy by sitting still (taking notes or using that time to organize) (17). The last and most important is obviously to look for information on websites, from healthcare professionals and also from other people suffering from this disorder (6).