ADD was previously known as Hyperkinesis or Minimal Brain Dysfunction. The cause of this behavioral disorder is unknown although research is ongoing. It is the most frequently diagnosed behavioral disorder applied to children.
Boys are more than two times as likely to be affected by the condition than girls.
Both diagnosis and treatment of this disorder are controversial. Consistency lacks not only in diagnosis and treatment of the ADD but also the follow up of patients. As always, consult a physician and educate yourself about health care alternatives. In this way you can make an educated decision. Symptoms Children diagnosed with ADD generally have some type of behavioral problem or pattern.