What Is Attention Deficit Disorder? Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a term used for people who have excessive difficulties with concentration without the presence of other ADHD symptoms such as excessive impulsiveness or hyperactivity. The official term from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV is “ADHD of the predominantly inattentive type.” However, in practice ADD...
How is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosed? ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder of childhood. A pediatrician, child psychiatrist, or a qualified mental health professional usually identifies ADHD in children. A detailed history of the child’s behavior from parents and teachers, observations of the child’s behavior, and psychoeducational testing contribute to making the diagnosis of...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Many people have heard of ADHD. It may make you think of kids who have trouble paying attention or who are hyperactive or impulsive. Adults can have ADHD, too. About 4% to 5% of U.S. adults have it. But few adults get diagnosed or...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder feel like? What is it like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? First of all I resent the term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As far as I’m concerned most people have Attention Surplus Disorder. I mean, life being what it is, who can pay attention to...