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ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is commonly identified in children. It is a learning and behavioral disorder typified by trouble with focus and impulse control.

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Lauren McMullen

@laurenmcmullen

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is commonly identified in children. It is a learning and behavioral disorder typified by trouble with focus and impulse control.

CHADD -The National Resource on ADHD

Nationally recognized authority on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. Source of information on current research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD.
http://www.chadd.org
What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? ADHD Center - Everyday Health

ADHD is a behavioral disorder that can make it harder for both kids and adults to succeed. Start by understanding what ADHD is and what can be done for it.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/what-is-adhd.aspx
What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview - WebMD

What is ADHD? WebMD explains this common disorder that affects both children and adults. Find out what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's treated.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
ADD / ADHD in Children - HelpGuide

It's normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), which can affect your child's ability to learn and get along with others. The first step to addressing the problem is to recognize the signs and symptoms.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-in-children.htm
NIMH: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) - CDC

ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Health Center - WebMD

ADHD affects an estimated 3% to 5% of children and adults in the U.S. Get ADD and ADHD information here including its causes, diagnosis, and promising treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/
What Is ADHD? - KidsHealth

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder, but it can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to understand. Here's information about what to do if your child has ADHD.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adhd.html
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Understanding ADHD - CHADD

Nationally recognized authority on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
http://www.chadd.org/NRC.aspx

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

People with ADHD struggle more than others to sustain their attention on some tasks (such as schoolwork), but may maintain an unusually intense level of attention for tasks they find immediately rewarding or interesting.
Specialty	Psychiatry pediatrics
Symptoms	Inattention carelessness hyperactivity executive dysfunction disinhibition emotional dysregulation impulsivity impaired working memory
Usual onset	Typically at least some ADHD symptoms and impairments onset during the developmental period. Exceptions include if they were compensated for (e.g., by a high IQ or structured environment) or if the individual clearly suffered a neurologically compromising event.
Causes	Genetic (inherited, de novo) and to a lesser extent, environmental factors (exposure to biohazards during pregnancy, traumatic brain injury)
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms after other possible causes have been ruled out
Differential diagnosis	Individual without ADHD symptomatic but unimpaired bipolar disorder cognitive disengagement syndrome conduct disorder major depressive disorder autism spectrum disorder oppositional defiant disorder learning disorder intellectual disability anxiety disorder^[1] borderline personality disorder fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Treatment	Psychotherapy lifestyle changes medication
Medication	CNS stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamine) non-stimulants (atomoxetine, viloxazine) alpha-2a agonists (guanfacine XR, clonidine XR)
Frequency	0.8–1.5% (2019, using DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10)^[2]

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CHADD -The National Resource on ADHD

Nationally recognized authority on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. Source of information on current research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD.
http://www.chadd.org
What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? ADHD Center - Everyday Health

ADHD is a behavioral disorder that can make it harder for both kids and adults to succeed. Start by understanding what ADHD is and what can be done for it.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/what-is-adhd.aspx
What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview - WebMD

What is ADHD? WebMD explains this common disorder that affects both children and adults. Find out what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's treated.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
ADD / ADHD in Children - HelpGuide

It's normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), which can affect your child's ability to learn and get along with others. The first step to addressing the problem is to recognize the signs and symptoms.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-in-children.htm
NIMH: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) - CDC

ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Health Center - WebMD

ADHD affects an estimated 3% to 5% of children and adults in the U.S. Get ADD and ADHD information here including its causes, diagnosis, and promising treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/
What Is ADHD? - KidsHealth

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder, but it can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to understand. Here's information about what to do if your child has ADHD.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adhd.html
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Understanding ADHD - CHADD

Nationally recognized authority on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
http://www.chadd.org/NRC.aspx

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

People with ADHD struggle more than others to sustain their attention on some tasks (such as schoolwork), but may maintain an unusually intense level of attention for tasks they find immediately rewarding or interesting.
Specialty	Psychiatry pediatrics
Symptoms	Inattention carelessness hyperactivity executive dysfunction disinhibition emotional dysregulation impulsivity impaired working memory
Usual onset	Typically at least some ADHD symptoms and impairments onset during the developmental period. Exceptions include if they were compensated for (e.g., by a high IQ or structured environment) or if the individual clearly suffered a neurologically compromising event.
Causes	Genetic (inherited, de novo) and to a lesser extent, environmental factors (exposure to biohazards during pregnancy, traumatic brain injury)
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms after other possible causes have been ruled out
Differential diagnosis	Individual without ADHD symptomatic but unimpaired bipolar disorder cognitive disengagement syndrome conduct disorder major depressive disorder autism spectrum disorder oppositional defiant disorder learning disorder intellectual disability anxiety disorder^[1] borderline personality disorder fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Treatment	Psychotherapy lifestyle changes medication
Medication	CNS stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamine) non-stimulants (atomoxetine, viloxazine) alpha-2a agonists (guanfacine XR, clonidine XR)
Frequency	0.8–1.5% (2019, using DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10)^[2]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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