Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms:
ADHD is classified into three subtypes:
Most articles written about ADHD often lump the three subtypes together, giving a fairly "one size fits all" perspective on how ADHD... Read more »
ADHD Predominately Inattentive Type According to the diagnostic criteria, an individual with at least six of the following symptoms of... Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated, 20.8% of all adults (45.3 million people) smoke cigarettes in... Read more »
Stimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD but it is estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people with ADHD are not... Read more »
It is impossible to read any information on ADHD without finding out that the three major symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsiveness... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
Kids with ADHD may have more trouble paying attention when they've lost sleep, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Sleep,... Read more »
Hyperactivity may be a cause of classroom drama when ADHD patients are young, but a new study suggests that inattention is the biggest hurdle to... Read more »
Your child is not doing so well in school. The teacher has been sending home notes about behavior: your child is being disruptive, seems easily... Read more »