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 If you really want an argument all you have to do is mention the word attention deficit disorder, more commonly known as ADD or ADHD. Nothing will start a debate with more ferocity, passion, and often ignorance in any audience than the topic of attention deficit disorder. Everyone seems to have an opinion that they are convinced is absolute fact although when explored more fully it is often revealed to be just a personal passion that has been swallowed wholesale from the media.

The media and therefore the general public have a clear, but misguided belief about what ADD/ADHD or attention deficit disorder is. They describe the stereotype which is an 8-12 year old boy who is loud, obnoxious, unable to stay in his seat and focus, and who is flunking school because he is stupid. At the same time if this same child is treated with a stimulant medication such as Adderall or Ritalin the belief is he is just a normal and active boy that the medical community or teachers are "drugging" unnecessarily.

As the summer heats up and kids enjoy camp and outdoor fun, parents are busy planning for a successful school year for their children. For many, this means finding help for symptoms that block students from reaching their full potential. One of the most common issues in schools and among adults in the workplace is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Cerebral palsy is a birth injury occurring when your child suffers brain damage prior to, during, or shortly after birth. The disorder results in issues with muscle control and body movement. Approximately 8,000 babies are born with cerebral palsy every year.

In many cases, cerebral palsy is caused during prenatal care and can be due to a combination of factors, including: