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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. But some people don't get diagnosed with ADHD until they are adults. ADHD involves:

  • Having trouble paying attention (inattention)
  • Having trouble controlling impulsive behaviors (impulsivity)
  • Being overly active (hyperactivity)

What are the types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

There are three types of ADHD:

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  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html - Health Topics
  2. ADHD Screening: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ADHD Screening What is ADHD screening? ADHD screening is also called ADHD testing. It helps find out if a child, teen, or adult has ADHD. ... testing might be best. Why do I need ADHD screening? Your child may need screening if you, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/adhd-screening - Medical Tests
  3. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that typically begins in childhood and is characterized by a short attention span (inattention), ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder - Genetics
  4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem caused by the presence of one or more of these findings: Not being able to focus Being ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001551.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Medicines for ADHD 
    ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a problem that most often affects children. Adults may be affected as well. People with ADHD ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007592.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)  
    ... Adults For Parents For Educators For Professionals Contact ADHD Specialist Monday–Friday, 1–5pm ET CALL 1- ...
    https://chadd.org - Other Resources
  7. Faststats: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (National Center for Health Statistics)  
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Statistics and Research ... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ... National Center for Health Statistics
    https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adhd.htm - External Health Links
  8. Adult Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Adults ... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20350878?p=1 - External Health Links
  9. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Start Here ... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ... American Academy of Family Physicians
    https://familydoctor.org/.../?adfree=true - External Health Links
  10. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: What You Need to Know From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Adults ... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ... National Institute of Mental Health ... From the National Institutes ...
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/.../publications/adhd-what-you-need-to-know - External Health Links
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