Without trying to be offensive, I am just curious if the docs have ever told you what caused/might have caused these problems?
I wonder if ADD is something people are just now noticing, or whether it is "new" (generationally). If new, what's the cause?
Well, with out being offensive, why are you commenting on a disorder that you are obviously ignorant on? Why would you be on a thread when you can not actually add to the conversation beyond critisize?
No, this disorder is not new. It is very old. Did you know that Diabetes use to be deadly, until research led to early diagnosis and treatment? We have made great strides in medicine and education.
After my son was diagnosed my mother told us that she has always struggled with this problem. She was held back in school and had a difficult time. She was happy that my son got the help that she was not able to get.
Teachers and medical personel did not know what they were dealing with years ago. These kids most commonly quit school early; were treated as lazy behavior problems. They were punished and ridiculed when they only needed help. They dropped out and were unable to get good jobs because of their lack of education. My mother has been a store clerk for 50 years.