Also call as ADHD or AD/HD or ADD.
Its a is a developmental disorder.
Its symptoms starting before seven years of age.
ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, affecting about 3 to 5 percent of children globally and diagnosed in about 2 to 16 percent of school aged children.
It is a chronic disorder with 30 to 50 percent of those individuals diagnosed in childhood continuing to have symptoms into adulthood.
It is estimated that 4.7 percent of American adults live with ADHD.
Its knows since 1970s, 41 years ago.
ADHD may be seen as one or more continuous traits found normally throughout the general population.
Signs and symptoms:
Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another.
Have difficulty maintaining focus on one task.
Not seem to listen when spoken to.
and more..
Methods of treatment often involve some combination of behavior modification, life-style changes, counseling, and medication.
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