but the other day I was watching a movie and a girl said, he is ADD or something like that and I was wondering if someone could answer me. Thanks
2006-08-07 05:00:58 · 18 answers · asked by star bright 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. It is a psychiatric disorder recognized by the medical profession. You may also hear ADHD, that stands for Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder, also a medically recognized disorder. Both are treated with medications, too much so with children however! If you want to find out more about the disorder look it up in the DSM IV, it is the handbook all psychiatrists use to diagnose an axis disorder.
2006-08-07 05:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by MaHaa 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD = Attention Deficit w/ Hyperactivity Disorder
2006-08-07 12:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jon T. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. People, usually children with ADD have short attention spans and can't stay focused for very long, kind of like when someone with a remote control changes the channel every 5 seconds.
Sadly, children are often misdiagnosed and over-medicated because teachers and/or parents can't tolerate their natural energy.
2006-08-07 12:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADD= Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD is a neurological disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility.
2006-08-07 12:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by creme bru le 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention Deficit Disorder
Man!!! 6 people have yelled the answer atleast pay attention or else u'll be declared to be suffering with ADD
2006-08-07 12:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Guess W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention Deficit Disorder.
It means that he has a mental disorder that makes it hard for him to concentrate on anything for a decent length of time.
2006-08-07 12:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention deficit disorder.
2006-08-07 12:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by Emi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention deficit disorder.
2006-08-07 12:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone who answered this question is right but add means the person has a hard time concentrating, they can't pay attention for very long without getting distracted, can't sit still. thats how i would describe it but you might want to look it up though.
2006-08-07 12:06:15 · answer #9 · answered by laurali79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention deficiency disorder
2006-08-07 12:07:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋