Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child's life. Because many normal children may have these symptoms, but at a low level, or the symptoms may be caused by another disorder, it is important that the child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis by a well-qualified professional.
2007-05-29 15:46:03
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answered by ♥ G ♥ 6
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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Symptoms
The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child's life. Because many normal children may have these symptoms, but at a low level, or the symptoms may be caused by another disorder, it is important that the child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis by a well-qualified professional.
Symptoms of ADHD will appear over the course of many months, often with the symptoms of impulsiveness and hyperactivity preceding those of inattention, which may not emerge for a year or more. Different symptoms may appear in different settings, depending on the demands the situation may pose for the child's self-control. A child who "can't sit still" or is otherwise disruptive will be noticeable in school, but the inattentive daydreamer may be overlooked. The impulsive child who acts before thinking may be considered just a "discipline problem," while the child who is passive or sluggish may be viewed as merely unmotivated. Yet both may have different types of ADHD. All children are sometimes restless, sometimes act without thinking, sometimes daydream the time away. When the child's hyperactivity, distractibility, poor concentration, or impulsivity begin to affect performance in school, social relationships with other children, or behavior at home, ADHD may be suspected. But because the symptoms vary so much across settings, ADHD is not easy to diagnose. This is especially true when inattentiveness is the primary symptom.
According to the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders2 (DSM-IV-TR), there are three patterns of behavior that indicate ADHD. People with ADHD may show several signs of being consistently inattentive. They may have a pattern of being hyperactive and impulsive far more than others of their age. Or they may show all three types of behavior. This means that there are three subtypes of ADHD recognized by professionals. These are the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (that does not show significant inattention); the predominantly inattentive type (that does not show significant hyperactive-impulsive behavior) sometimes called ADD—an outdated term for this entire disorder; and the combined type (that displays both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms).
2007-05-29 15:48:41
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answered by DepressionAwareness 3
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Attention deficit hyperactive disorder. The person moves constantly and can't focus on one thing for a long time sometimes.
2007-05-30 04:05:56
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answered by Me Encanta Espanol 4
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Attetion Deficiet Hyperactivity Disorder. It just means that you cant sit still and concentrate and have alot of energy.
2007-05-29 15:57:56
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answered by writersbestfriend 5
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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER,OR HYPER ACTIVITY.
BE CAREFUL OF THE MEDICINE GIVEN TO TREAT THIS AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS.
IM SURE YOUR MOM AND DAD WILL WATCH OUT FOR YOU AND PROBABLY IF YOU JUST ASK THEM WHAT THEY MEAN BY THAT, THEY WILL EXPLAIN IT TO YOU.
GOOD LUCK. JACKIE B
2007-05-29 16:13:35
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answered by jackie b 4
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
meaning u cant sit still and cant pay attention to things
2007-05-29 15:46:05
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answered by Mimi 4
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