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25 cze 2019 · Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.
15 lis 2023 · Hyperactivity. Your child is constantly in motion, overactive, or talks too much. Signs of hyperactivity and impulsivity include: Fidgeting; Squirming; A hard time sitting still for quiet tasks
6 cze 2024 · Hyperactivity is a state of being abnormally excited and displaying considerable activity. While some kids are content coloring for hours or playing quietly with blocks for half the day,...
27 sie 2019 · Hyperactivity can be caused by mental or physical conditions. For example, conditions that affect your nervous system or thyroid may contribute to it. The most common causes are: What are the...
This brochure provides information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, teens, and adults including symptoms, how it is diagnosed, causes, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or your child.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects around 1–3% of children. There is a high level of comorbidity with developmental and learning problems as well as with a variety of psychiatric disorders. ADHD is highly heritable, although there is no single causal risk factor and non-inherited factors also contribute to its aetiology.
Children up to 16 years must show at least six symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, or both. Adults and youth over 16 years must show at least five symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, or both. To be diagnosed with ADHD, a person’s symptoms must also:
