in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Symptoms
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Symptoms The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be categorized into 2 types of behavioral problems: inattentiveness, and hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Most people with ADHD have problems that fall into both these categories, but this is not always the case. For example, some people with the condition may have problems with inattentiveness, but...
ADHD: signs and parenting tips What is ADHD? It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a child’s inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The symptoms of ADHD vary and are sometimes hard to recognize. Part of it is because many children experience individual signs of this disorder. However, a child needs to exhibit a specific number and...
in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be categorised into 2 types of behavioural problems: inattentiveness, and hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Most people with ADHD have problems that fall into both these categories, but this is not always the case. For example, some people with the condition may have problems with inattentiveness,...
ADHD: Understanding the Basics Introduction ADHD is a diagnosis established by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a disorder in which an individual has significant difficulty paying attention. If a person has a short attention span, is distractible, impulsive, and possibly engages in overactive behavior, these could be ADHD symptoms. To be diagnosed with ADHD, an...
in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) How can I determine if my child has pediatric ADHD?
How can I determine if my child has pediatric ADHD? There is no one test (neither a physical test nor a psychological test) which, used alone, can diagnose ADHD symptoms in kids. A comprehensive ADHD assessment from a team of professionals is needed to diagnose ADHD. The multidisciplinary team discovers different types of information. In...
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. These symptoms usually occur together; however, one may occur without the other(s). The symptoms of hyperactivity, when present, are almost always apparent by...
What Are the Types of ADHD? ADHD is a neurological condition defined by a consistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactive impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning in at least two settings – for example, at school, and at home. It impacts children and adults, boys and girls, and people of all backgrounds. The symptoms above...
What Causes ADHD Disorder? Introduction ADHD is a brain-based, biological disorder that, according to research, is likely genetic. Researchers suspect that a gene involved in the creation of dopamine, a chemical that controls the brain’s ability to maintain regular and consistent attention, may be traced back to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). In...
in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Introduction ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect family life. The word “neurodevelopmental” refers to the nervous system which includes the brain as it develops across the lifespan. ADHD behavior usually appears by age seven though difficult behavior may show up before this, and ADHD is treatable. With ADHD,...