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• Defect of Moral Control
  The name given to a collection of symptoms similar to symptoms of ADHD in 1902 by Dr. Still.
• Depression
  Depression is a mental illness characterized by persistent and chronic feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness.
• Dexedrine
  Dexedrine is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. The active ingredient of this medication is dextroamphetamine.
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
  The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is the standard classification of mental disorders.
• Disability Support Office
  The disability support office is a department within colleges responsible for helping students with disabilities coordinate accommodations or modifications.
• Distractibility
  Distractibility is the inability to sustain attention for an extended period of time. It also refers to having attention diverted away from a task to some external or internal stimulus on a regular basis
• Dopamine
  Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is thought to be affected by ADHD. This neurotransmitter is involved in the brain's regulation of emotion and movement.
• Dyslexia
  Dyslexia is a learning disability impacting language skills, particularly reading skills.
• Emotional Disorder
  An emotional disorder, also referred to as emotional disturbance, is a term used to describe an individual with a behavioral, social, mental or emotional illness.
• Executive Fundtioning
  Executive functioning is brain processes used for planning, organization, managing tasks, reasoning and understanding relationships.
• Feingold Diet
  The Feingold diet was developed by Dr. Benjamin Feingold. This diet eliminates artificial colorings and flavorings and preservatives to reduce symptoms of hyperactivity.
• Food and Drug Administration
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a department in the United States government responsible for regulation and safety of food, drugs, vaccines and other medical products and services.