Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a neurological condition that makes a person easily distracted and impulsive. If identified and treated at an early age, children with ADD can lead normal, productive lives and may actually develop benefits from some traits of the condition. If not addressed at an early age, ADD can be difficult to manage and can lead to more serious problems, such as substance abuse or depression. The most common symptoms of ADD are selective attention, distractibility, impulsivity, and sometimes hyperactivity. People with ADD are mistakenly referred to as having an “attention deficit.” In fact, what they have is “selective attention,” where they show short attention, until they become distracted and are no longer able to provide their full attention (Sears and Thompson 6). Sometimes, in the middle of a conversation, a person with ADD may suddenly “cut out” of the conversation and seem to be in another world. They are easily distracted and have difficulty completing tasks. People with ADD are impulsive and act without thinking about what the outcome of their actions might be (Sear and Thompson 6). Finally, some people with ADD are hyperactive, in almost constant physical movement. Hyperactivity “refers to excessive and inappropriate movements, as if a person were driven by an internal motor that won't turn off” (Williams 19). There are several key ingredients to an effective treatment plan for ADD: behavioral techniques, positive reinforcement, and medication, if needed. Behavioral techniques focus on developing good habits at an early age. Parental involvement is critical and requires commitment and investment of time to consistently reinforce positive behaviors, such as… middle of paper… book. California: Little, Brown and Co., 1998. Print.Williams, Julie. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Berkley Heights, NJ 07922: Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2001. "Organizing Your Workspace" Print. HI. The Hallowell Centre. 2013. Web. 1 April. 2014. “Exercising Your Brain.” HI. The Hallowell Centre. 2013. Web. 1 April. 2014. “ADHD Diets.” WebMD. WebMD, LLC. 2014. Web. 3 April. 2014. “Feeding the Brain…Literally.” HI. The Hallowell Centre. 2013. Web. 1 April. 2014.Taylor, John. Tips for Parents with ADHD: Better Discipline: New Hope Media. February/March 2007. Web. March 26, 2014. "Parents of an ADD/ADHD Child." HI. The Hallowell Centre. 2013. Web. 1 April. 2014.Smith, Melinda, M.A. and Segal, Robert, M.A. ADDITION/ADHD for adults. December 2013. Web. March 29, 2014. "What It Feels Like to Have ADD/ADHD." HI. The Hallowell Centre. Web 2013. 3 April. 2014.