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attention deficit disorder: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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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.
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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.
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A behavioral inhibition disorder in which youth appear to have difficulty exhibiting control over their outward behaviors, typically displaying actions that appear louder, faster, and more powerful than the behaviors of their peers.
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| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
Similar to ADD in that the child with ADHD has difficulty concentrating. In addition, a child may also demonstrate disruptive, overstimulated or aggressive behavior and have trouble controlling impulses. This impacts school performance and makes it very hard for the child to stay on task. This disorder is typically more common in boys than girls. A child with ADHD can be challenging to parent. Medication and therapy can help to manage the symptoms. ...
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