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There are countless conditions that a heavy blanket could be beneficial for, including ADHD.<\/p>\n

And I\u2019m sure you\u2019re wondering how it all works, so let me put my science hat on and explain.<\/p>\n

What Is ADHD<\/h2>\n

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder((http:\/\/www.chadd.org\/Understanding-ADHD\/About-ADHD.aspx<\/a>)) is a chronic neurodevelopmental\u00a0disorder mainly affecting children but can continue into maturity.<\/p>\n

The exact cause of ADHD is still unknown by medical experts, but environmental factors could have an influence.<\/p>\n

Brain injuries, exposure to lead and chemical insecticides during infancy and childhood, or premature birth and underweight births will definitely increase chances of having ADHD.<\/p>\n

ADHD negatively influences focus and self-control and impacts the daily management skills a person needs to organize and get through the day.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not mainly a behavioral issue but is caused due to a problem in how the brain unfolds its management system.<\/p>\n

For example, a person without ADHD would wake up and have their day mapped out, you know you\u2019re going to get up, go to the loo, brush your teeth, take a shower, get dressed, pack your lunch, get into the car, drive to work and so on.<\/p>\n

But for a person with ADHD that process, that chain of events, is completely muddled in their mind and they find it difficult to organize a step-by-step formula.<\/p>\n

This can cause a lot of frustration for someone with ADHD, as they aren\u2019t able to keep up in this way at a regular level.<\/p>\n

ADHD is a condition that has a genetic predisposition and can therefore be handed down from generation to generation. You\u2019ll find that most ADHD sufferers will have a parent who has it too.<\/p>\n

ADHD however, is easily misdiagnosed, or mistaken for other conditions.<\/p>\n

It is also sometimes confused with ADD or attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity. This is the cognitive and social behavioral issues without the inabilities to sit still, the anger, anxiety and so on.<\/p>\n

What Are The Symptoms of ADHD<\/h2>\n

The symptoms that ADHD((https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/learning-attention-issues\/child-learning-disabilities\/add-adhd\/understanding-adhd<\/a>)) sufferers are prone to, can be quite socially awkward and alienating.<\/p>\n

If you have a loved one that suffers from this condition, you will want to put your patience cap on, because it\u2019s as difficult for them to deal with, as it is to you, and you will absolutely need to be very understanding.<\/p>\n

We know that ADHD is a chronic condition, therefore people suffering with it will display the following behaviors quite regularly:<\/p>\n