| attention deficit disorder |
a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
attention deficit disorder: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
A common developmental and behavioral disorder. It is characterized by poor concentration, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness that are inappropriate for the child's age. Children and adults with ADHD are easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment, cannot concentrate for long periods of time, are restless and impulsive, or have a tendency to daydream and be slow to complete tasks.
Ãâó: my.webmd.com/content/article/45/1663_51211
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| attention deficit disorder |
This is the same as the hyperactive child syndrome. Ashort attention span causes the extra activity, or the extra activity interferes with the attention span, but in either case, learning is impaired.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/a.htm
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| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
a syndrome (a group of symptoms or signs) that is usually characterized by serious and persistent difficulties resulting in: inattentiveness or "distractibility", impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Ãâó: www.luhs.org/health/topics/pediatrics/glossary.htm
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