Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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to have the disorder than girls. The
symptoms of ADHD usually decrease with age, but those symptoms related
with other similar disorders are said to increase with age. 30-50% of
children with ADHD may display symptoms, although often times less
severe, into adulthood.

ADHD may be observed in children before the age of four, but it’s signs
are often missed until the child begins school. ADHD is often accompanied
by learning difficulties, excessive physical activity, impulsive actions,
inattention and social inappropriateness. Many of the children affected by
ADHD exhibit a low threshold for frustration, which predisposes them to
uncontrollable tantrums, and inability to concentrate in a controlled setting,
such as a classroom. The behavioral symptoms associated with ADHD must
last more than six months to be diagnosed as an attention disorder,
although, it is not uncommon for medical doctors promote the idea of office
diagnosis. Diagnosis of ADHD syndrome in ...

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(CHADD), four subtypes of ADHD have been defined as follows:
ADHD -- Inattentive type is defined by an individual
experiencing at least six of the following characteristics:
1. fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
2. difficulty sustaining attention
3. does not appear to listen
4. struggles to follow through on instructions
5. difficulty with organization
6. avoids or dislikes requiring sustained mental effort
7. often loses things necessary for tasks
8. easily distracted
9. forgetful in daily activities
ADHD -- Hyperactive/Impulsive type is defined by an
individual experiencing six of the following characteristics:
1. fidgets with hands ...

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