Farmer hypothesis is certainly worthy of consideration. Is it possible that our world is changing so rapidly that the people who have inherited this neurological type are finding it increasingly difficult to get their needs met and, therefore, struggling more? The Hunter vs. Hartmann's hypothesis may provide some explanation for the recent and dramatic rise in the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD. Hartmann suggests that while most humans adapted to farming cultures, those with ADHD retained some of the older hunter characteristics. The introduction of agriculture caused more people to become farmers and therefore, adapt to that way of life. Hartmann's hypothesis is based on society's ancient roots as nomadic hunter-gatherers. The heritable characteristics of ADHD may be precipitated by the elements of our modern world in which people lack adequate sunlight, natural foods and physical exercise amongst other things. However, this adaptation has now become problematic within the context of our current culture. Hartmann hypothesizes that characteristics typically associated with ADHD are actually evolutionary adaptations that were beneficial to ancient hunter-gatherer societies. Thom Hartmann, author of Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception, offers a fresh and intriguing perspective. Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed Unable to participate quietly in play or activitiesĭifficulty sustaining mental endurance for lengthy periods A similar number of symptoms on both sides would suggest “combined type.” For hyperactivity/impulsivity, the symptoms must also be disruptive for the developmental level of the child. For Inattention, the symptoms must be present for at least 6 months and inappropriate for developmental level. At least six must be present for children up to age 16 and at least five for children ages 17 through adult to be identified with that specific type. The symptoms for each type of ADHD are summarized below. There are 3 types of ADHD: Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity and Combined. The DSM-5, ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), identifies only ADHD. The information on ADHD has become rather confusing over the years. When high interest and a conducive learning environment come together, an individual with ADHD has the ability to hyperfocus for hours on a singular topic or activity. Individuals with this difference may appear to have an attention deficit, but are acutely aware of the environment around them and have difficulty filtering out information. A visual-spatial learner could exhibit signs of ADHD due to their frustration in learning.ĪDHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) For this reason, they tend to struggle more in school. Visual-spatial learners have difficulty sustaining attention when they receive information verbally. Intensity may lead to power struggles with those in positions of authority Judgment lags behind development of intellect Low tolerance for persistence on tasks that seem irrelevant Poor attention, boredom, daydreaming in specific situations James Webb, psychologist, author and founder of SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted), has identified behaviors in bright children that are sometimes misdiagnosed as ADHD.
We provide our clients with tools and strategies that help reduce the daily battle between the child’s internal and external worlds.ĭr. At Guiding Bright, we focus on mitigating presenting difficulties whether or not a child has been diagnosed with ADHD, is suspected of having ADHD, or simply exhibits some ADHD characteristics due to giftedness. Bright children may exhibit symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity.
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