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ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
OVERVIEW
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
It's not clear what causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it tends to run in families.
SYMPTOMS:
The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be categorised into 2 types of behavioural problems:
- inattentiveness (difficulty concentrating and focusing),
- hyperactivity and impulsiveness
Many people with ADHD have problems that fall into both these categories, but this is not always the case.
(For example, around 2 to 3 in 10 people with the condition have problems with concentrating and focusing, but not with hyperactivity or impulsiveness
This form of ADHD is also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADD can sometimes go unnoticed because the symptoms may be less obvious)
ADHD is more often diagnosed in boys than girls. Girls are more likely to have symptoms of inattentiveness only, and are less likely to show disruptive behaviour that makes ADHD symptoms more obvious. This means girls who have ADHD may not always be diagnosed.
MEDICAL TREATMENTS
For children with ADHD, although there's no cure, it can be managed with appropriate educational support, advice and support for parents and affected children, alongside medicine, if necessary.
For adults with ADHD, medicine is often the first treatment offered, although psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may also help.
(More detailed information can be found in the link above)
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