Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Common symptoms of ADHD include:
- a short attention span or being easily distracted
- restlessness, constant fidgeting or overactivity
- being impulsive
ADHD can occur in people of any intellectual ability, although it is more common in people with learning difficulties. People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders.
Related Glossaries
- ADHD
- Comorbidity
- Deficits in Attention Motor Control and Perception
- Developmental Disability/Disorder
- Disorder
- Hyperactivity
- Hyperkinetic Disorder
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