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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impairments in life functioning due to symptoms of hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. This neurobehavioral developmental disorder is thought to exist in 3-5% of the world population younger than 19 years. Indicators such as forgetfulness, poor impulse control, impulsivity, and distractability are often first observed in childhood and remain persistant and chronic with no medical cure into adulthood. It is estimated that 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as dults.  
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impairments in life functioning due to symptoms of hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. This neurobehavioral developmental disorder is thought to exist in 3-5% of the world population younger than 19 years. Indicators such as forgetfulness, poor impulse control, impulsivity, and distractability are often first observed in childhood and remain persistant and chronic with no medical cure into adulthood. It is estimated that 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as dults. There exists an extensive list of symptoms including difficulty concentrating, short term memory loss, procrastination, trouble organizing ideas and belongigs, tardniness, nad weak planning and execution. Treatment for the disorder is usually a combination of medication, behavior modifcation, lifestyle changes, and counseling.  
 
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Revision as of 11:57, 18 June 2008

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Basic Characteristics

  • Description

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impairments in life functioning due to symptoms of hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. This neurobehavioral developmental disorder is thought to exist in 3-5% of the world population younger than 19 years. Indicators such as forgetfulness, poor impulse control, impulsivity, and distractability are often first observed in childhood and remain persistant and chronic with no medical cure into adulthood. It is estimated that 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as dults. There exists an extensive list of symptoms including difficulty concentrating, short term memory loss, procrastination, trouble organizing ideas and belongigs, tardniness, nad weak planning and execution. Treatment for the disorder is usually a combination of medication, behavior modifcation, lifestyle changes, and counseling.

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