What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

In this article, Ed Welch gives the current, technical definitions of ADD, and offers specific cautions, including: Almost anyone can squeeze into such loose definitions; ADD describes behavior rather than explains; and There are no physical markers for something called ADD. Welch discusses how to help someone who displays behaviors consistent with ADD, looking at both spiritual factors and physical strengths and weaknesses. Welch concludes his article with a discussion on medical treatments for ADD and advice for parents.