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Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, also called Attention Deficit Disorder, is a neuro-biological condition that interferes with a person's ability to sustain focus, regulate impulses, and control behavior. The exact cause of ADHD in not yet known but recent research indicates people with this disorder do not seem to produce enough neuro-transmitters -- chemicals that help the brain regulate behavior. There are three main signs of ADHD Inattentiveness. For people who have ADHD, it is very difficult to focus. They are easily distracted and find it hard to concentrate. A person with ADHD will leave a trail of uncompleted tasks behind them. Impulsiveness. People with ADHD tend to be very impulsive. They act without thinking about the consequences, interrupt other people's conversations, or blurt out thoughts that pop into their minds. Hyperactivity. People with ADHD seem to have too much energy to handle. They seem unable to sit still, talk excessively and constantly fidget with things. People with ADHD describe themselves as having "a motor stuck in high gear." Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD and ADHD) are the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders of childhood. An estimated three to six percent of school-age children in the United States are affected. Core symptoms include developmentally inappropriate levels of attention, concentration, activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The Healthworks ADD/ADHD site at http://www.prairiepublic.org/features/healthworks/ADD/ provides details about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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