Attention is a neurological process. Research has shown that the attention centers in the brain are located in the frontal lobe. Research in this area has focused primarily on the neurochemical processes in the frontal lobe, particularly on the neurotransmitters like Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Dopamine. We have learned that Serotonin is responsible for regulating the mood. Norepinephrine is responsible for evaluating the relationship of cause and effect which contributes to impulsive acts.
Dopamine is the brain's focusing agent.
It helps bring information from deep within the brain to the surface and helps the brain hold on to external stimuli. All of these neurotransmitters contribute to an individual's ADHD, but Dopamine appears to contribute the most. Medications are used to control or lessen ADHD symptoms. It is imperative to share this information with children in a way that they can understand. Research has shown that when there is a difficulty maintaining attention, a true neurological problem exists.