Attention Deficit Disorder and Television WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Attention Deficit Disorder and Television
Controversy exists on the link between television watching and attention deficit disorder (ADD). Research has shown that an increased amount of television time of more than two hours per day in children five to eleven significantly raised the risk of developing symptoms of ADHD.1 Researchers believe the rapid moving images in television shows and video games may "rewire" a child's brain making it more difficult to focus on slower tasks, including concentration and organization.2
Fast Facts:
- ADD is a neurobehavioral disorder that causes symptoms to include irritability, hyperactivity, and inattention.3
- The exact cause of ADD/ADHD is unknown; genetics may play a significant role.4
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no more than two hours of "high-quality" programming for children over two years of age. No television is recommended for children under two.5
- Research indicates that children watch an average of 43 hours per week of television.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ PsychCentral: TV & ADHD
- ↑ ADDitude: The Truth About TV & ADHD
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 DrDay.com: Attention Deficit Disorder: Prevention and Treatment
- ↑ WebMD (via CBS News): Study: TV May Not Raise ADHD Risk
- ↑ USA Today: Short Attention Span Linked to TV
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Attention Deficit Disorder and TV, ADD and TV, TV and ADD, ADHD and Television, ADHD and TV
- Last update: Sep. 23, 2009
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