Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms:
ADHD is classified into three subtypes:
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The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gender and ADHDADHD is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Boys are more likely to have the combined type of ADHD. Girls are more likely to... Read more »
A type of talk therapy that focuses on changing the way people think about situations appears to help adults with ADHD work more effectively. A study... Read more »