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    ADHD
    /ˌeɪdiːeɪtʃˈdiː/

    noun

    • 1. short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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  2. www.webmd.com › add-adhd › attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorderADHD: Symptoms, Types, Testing, and Treatment - WebMD

    Mar 10, 2024 · ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens...

  3. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - National Institute of...

    What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorderAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia

    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by executive dysfunction occasioning symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and otherwise age-inappropriate.

  5. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › adhdPsychiatry.org - What is ADHD?

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

  6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › adhdAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children - ...

    Jun 25, 2019 · Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

  7. www.healthline.com › health › adhdADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): What Is It? - ...

    Nov 1, 2023 · Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may have trouble...

  8. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | National Institute of...

    What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder marked by trouble controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty paying attention, or overactivity. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.

  9. www.cdc.gov › adhd › aboutAbout Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Jun 27, 2024 · What it is. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Neurodevelopmental means having to do with the way the brain grows and develops. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.

  10. psychcentral.com › adhd › adhdWhat's ADHD and How Is It treated? | Psych Central

    Mar 29, 2021 · hyperactivity: fidgeting, excessive talking, or restlessness. impulsivity: difficulty waiting for your turn or giving in to urges. You may also have a combo of both hyperactivity and impulsivity...

  11. www.understood.org › en › articlesWhat is ADHD? - Understood

    What is ADHD? Use this ADHD guide to understand attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and how people with ADHD (or ADD) can thrive.

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