Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Overview

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Is a:

Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction

Definition:

A behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. The disorder is more frequent in males than females. Onset is in childhood. Symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (From dsm-iv)

Synonyms:

Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
Brain Dysfunction, Minimal
Deficit Disorder, Attention
Deficit Disorders, Attention
Disorder, Attention Deficit
Disorders, Attention Deficit
Dysfunction, Minimal Brain
Hyperkinetic Syndrome
Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Syndromes, Hyperkinetic

Broader Topics:

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Narrower Topics:

None

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