ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), also known as: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Parenting styles can heavily influence the symptoms of ADHD, as well as indicate the risk of ADHD in their child.

An example of a parenting style that is acceptable for children with ADHD is authoritative parenting. This particular parenting style balances warmth, support, and clear instructions with constant discipline.

A child's social skills and interactions with ADHD can be difficult. It can lead to certain challenges in understanding proper and efficient communication.

Examples in social challenges include:
- Following directions/instructions
- Maintaining relationships with friends and family
- Attention span

Emotional dysregulation is often common in people with ADHD, especially children. It consists of the ability to regulate their emotions, impulsivity, and managing their attention.

Examples include:
- Intense breakouts/Emotional outbursts
- Impulsiveness
- Inability to control emotions
- Difficulty focusing

Children that are exposed to emotional trauma may mentally re-experience events that have happened in their life, as it persists into adulthood.

Examples of traumatic events include:
- Violence
- Abuse
- Neglect

Children that are exposed to parental substance use with substances such as alcohol, drugs, or marijuana, have a higher likelihood of developing the risk of ADHD and other neurobehavioral issues.

Their overall well-being of their development can lead to being impaired, more violent and struggle to remember things.

Overall, whether a child has a mental illness or not, lack of sleep in children can negatively impact brain development, leading to further difficulty in their daily lives.

Examples of problems consist of:
- Difficulty memorizing
- Problem-solving
- Cognitive function
- Hyperactivity
- Aggression

Whether the loss of brain function in children is through neglect, or other factors, it significantly impacts the physical development.

Some examples of the negative effects of brain function loss include:
- Delay in motor skills
- Impaired coordination
- Sensory issues
- Growth delays