ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder

Definition: Like ADD, ADHD is also a biologically based condition causing those inflicted with the disorder to have difficulty in one or more of the the following areas: weak attention span, hyperactivity, impulsivity, inability to focus and remain on task, fidgits, often on the go, talks excessively, tends to interrupt others often, climbing or moving constantly, extremely restless. Again, a practicioner will look for at least 6-7 of these symptoms before making a diagnosis. Typically, the difference between ADD and ADHD is that a person with ADD will have similary difficulties without experiencing hyperactivity. Although many children have these symptoms some of the time, they are much more exagerated in a child with ADHD.

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