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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. But some people don't get diagnosed with ADHD until they are adults. ADHD involves:

  • Having trouble paying attention (inattention)
  • Having trouble controlling impulsive behaviors (impulsivity)
  • Being overly active (hyperactivity)

What are the types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

There are three types of ADHD:

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  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. ...
  2. ADHD Screening What is ADHD screening? ADHD screening is also called ADHD testing. It helps find out if a child, teen, or adult has ADHD. ... testing might be best. Why do I need ADHD screening? Your child may need screening if you, ... and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms. What happens during an ADHD screening? The general screening process is similar for ...
  3. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that typically begins in childhood and is characterized by a short attention span (inattention), ...
  4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem caused by the presence of one or more of these findings: Not being able to focus Being ...
  5. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a problem that most often affects children. Adults may be affected as well. People with ADHD ...
  6. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)  
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  7. Faststats: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (National Center for Health Statistics)  
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  8. Adult Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
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  9. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
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  10. Data and Statistics on ADHD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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