Texan Staff Miguel Ramirez, a philosophy and psychology senior, said that having Attention Deficit Disorder requires a different way of thinking. Someone with ADD will notice many details about a picture instead of seeing the picture as a whole. By Esther Wang Daily Texan Staff When looking at a typical elevator inside any on-campus building, most people would say they simply see an elevator.
ADD is a neurobiological disability characterized by impulsiveness, in-attention and hyperactivity.
According to the Services for Students with Disabilities, about 1.8 percent of University students have some type of learning disorder. While it is not known what causes ADD, it is known that there is a genetic link. Some common signs of ADD in a teenager include losing or forgetting things, restlessness, disorganization, difficulty completing tasks and focusing, risky behavior, poor self-esteem and difficulty keeping friends. People with ADD see everything as important, and want to truly have a greater understanding of things. I didn't really connect them, though, and give them a name.