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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. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that typically begins in childhood and is characterized by a short attention span (inattention), ...
  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem caused by the presence of one or more of these findings: Not ... dealing with ADHD at: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) -- chadd.org
  4. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a problem that most often affects children. Adults may be affected as well. People with ADHD ...
  5. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)  
    ... LOGOUT LOGIN JOIN DONATE Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) CHADD does not endorse products, services, publications, ...
  6. ... children 6 to 17 years of age with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Viloxazine is in a class of medications ...
  7. ... teen, or adult has ADHD. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . It used to be called ADD (attention-deficit ... U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); [updated 2022 Aug 9; cited 2022 Dec ... Hopkins Medicine [Internet]. Johns Hopkins Medicine; Health Library: Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children; [cited 2022 Dec 8]; [about ...
  8. ... of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining ...
  9. ... of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining ...
  10. ... of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining ...
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