ADD and ADHD are very often used interchangeably and it can get a little confusing. However, it is really a question of terminology. Over the years as more is learned about ADHD (the current official term) the name has changed to reflect the most recent findings.

In 1980 ADD was the term used to describe someone who had Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD was the term used to describe a person who has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Prior to 1980, ADHD was of course present but was called a wide range of things, most of which would be considered highly insulting if they were used today.

Then in 1987 ADHD became official term for anyone who was diagnosised with what was previously ADD and ADHD. It was at this time that American Psychiatric Associated stated that ADHD was a medical diagnosis (rather than psychological) that could cause behavioural issues. In the 1994 publication of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) The National Institute of Mental Health, (or NIMH) stated that the definition of ADHD is a "Disruptive Behaviour Disorder" where high levels of inattention, hyperactivity or a combination are constantly present in an individual.

One of the neurologic conditions that may give impact to a child brain is having a learning impairment. These disable his power to do many specific and simple things that he may want to enjoy such as reading, writing, talking, listening and computing. Most of the child who has this kind of disability can be neither behind or mentally decelerated. Child with this kind of impairment can be normal or above medium intelligence that is why most of the child can frequently judged as bright but work shy. It can also change how an individual interprets, commemorates and interact. Folks who have learning impairment may suffer from attentiveness, public speaking and interpreting things.

It occurs during the youngest stage of childhood. It usually acknowledged during child school time.

Almost one third of the child who has this kind of disability suffered from ADHD which creates hard focusing. Examining the child by professionals can help to an early identification of the disorder. Once discovered, scheme and resourcefulness may apply to help the child such as undergoing speech therapy or whichever your child needs special attention.

What is learning disorder?

In the 1980s, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) defines the term learning disability that, a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic to the individual and presumed to be due to Central Nervous System Dysfunction. Even though a learning disability may occur concomitantly with other handicapping conditions (e.g. sensory impairment, mental retardation, social and emotional disturbance) or environmental influences (e.g. cultural differences, insufficient/inappropriate instruction, psychogenic factors) it is not the direct result of those conditions or influences.