Attention deficit disorder is a condition that is a cause of mental impairment. Normally, children are affected, especially kids who are in the age bracket of seven years. This disability is a serious condition and is progressive, thus it should be addressed in time. If left untreated, it can have a very bad effect on the maturing child’s growth. A child affected by attention deficit disorder is unable to focus on a particular activity as the illness makes it difficult for him/her to maintain attention for a long period. This makes it difficult for them to be a part of the society. The following symptoms are strong indicators that suggest if a child suffers from attention deficit disorder: Hyperactivity – Children with ADD have too much of energy and thus, it makes it difficult for them to stay put in a place. They have to emit their energy in some way or the other. Thus, they begin to perform some kind of activity, whether it singing out loud or scribbling on a school book. Take risks – An individual who shows traits of attention deficit disorder will indulge in risky activities. They do not understand the complexities or do not fear the thought of carry out a activity that is normally considered to be dangerous.