The goal of Born To Explore is to consider the many possible sources of ADD-like behaviors, including natural temperament traits, diet, and other factors, because there is rarely a case of “pure” ADD. What is ADD? Attention Deficit Disorder is a psychological term currently applied to anyone who meets the DSM IV diagnostic criteria for impulsivity, hyperactivity and/or inattention.
The diagnostic criteria are subjective and include behavior which might be caused by a wide variety of factors, ranging from brain defects to allergies to giftedness. You can learn more about this condition by browsing the categories located at the left hand side of every page. These categories are: Home, What is ADD?, Causes, Positive/Alternative, Books, Discussion Board, Links, About BTE. There is rarely a case of pure ADD. More often there is a combination of interacting factors that lead to behavioral problems. Rather than accepting the simplistic brain defect model advocated by pharmaceutical corporations and the scientists that work for them, you can do some detective work yourself to discover the actual causes. 
