Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
* Description of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Causes and Risk Factors of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * AlternativeAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Description of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a genetically determined hereditary disorder. It is a syndrome characterized by chronic behavior patterns of inattentiveness, lack of impulse control and excess energy (hyperactivity). The symptoms may be mild or severe and are associated with functional deviations of the central nervous system without signs of major neurologic or psychiatric disturbance. Inattentiveness is when the child is easily distracted and has difficulty focusing o...