Look up: Attention Deficit Disorder

1. attention deficit disorder
   [n] - a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
   Disorder in children who have three main kinds of problems, overactive behaviour (hyperactivity), impulsive behaviour, and difficulty in paying attention.
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3. Attention deficit disorder
   Deficit in the ability to sustain attention.
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4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
   A developmental disorder of early childhood causing problems with attention, activity levels and impulsivity.
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5. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
   Our Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A family of related chronic neurobiological disorders that interfere with an individual's capac...
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6. attention deficit disorder
   An inability to control behaviour due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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7. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
   <psychiatry> A condition seen in children where there is increased motor activity in association with poor attention span. Often treated with amphetamine medications. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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8. attention deficit disorder
   ADD noun a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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9. Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
   Any of a range of behavioral disorders in children characterized by symptoms that include poor concentration, an inability to focus on tasks, difficulty in paying attention, and impulsivity. A person can be predominantly inattentive (often referred to as ADD), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or...
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10. Attention Deficit Disorder
    see ADHD
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11. Attention Deficit Disorder
    A sub-type of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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12. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    As defined by the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD is a mental disorder characterized by inattention and/or impulsivity. ADD is a sub-type with fewer impulsive symptoms. Earlier labels for these symptoms included “minimal brain dysfunction.” Gifted students in understimulating environments may demonstrate identical symptoms. If giftedness, learning disabilities, depression, or other problems...
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13. Attention Deficit Disorder
    A neurological condition that is characterized by an attention span that is less than expected for the age of the person. The syndrome is often evident from childhood and may cause restlessness, disorganization, hyperactivity, distractibility, and mood swings. Synonym(s): ADD
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14. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), formerly called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, a chronic, neurologically based syndrome characterized by any or all of three types of behavior: hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity. Hyperactivity refers to feelings of restlessne...
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15. attention deficit disorder
    (ADD) Type: Term Definitions: 1. a disorder of attention, organization and impulse control appearing in childhood and often persisting to adulthood. Hyperactivity may be a feature but is not necessary for the diagnosis.
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16. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    (ADHD) Type: Term Definitions: 1. a behavioral disorder manifested by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattentiveness (short attention span, distractability, inability to complete tasks, difficulty in following directions), impulsiveness (acting without due reflection), and hyperactivity (restlessness, fidgeting, squirmi...
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17. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    (ADHD) People with ADHD have three main kinds of problems: difficulty concentrating or paying attention, overactive behaviour and impulsive behaviour. ADHD is a Developmental problem that usually starts in childhood. Some people have significant problems in concentration and attention, but are no necessarily overactive or impulsi...
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18. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    `Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder` (`ADHD` or `AD/HD` or `ADD`) is a doi=10.1136/bmj.321.7267.975-->--> It is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone" and symptoms starting before seven ...
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19. Attention-deficit disorder
    a disorder mainly present in children and adolescents, characterised by learning and behaviour problems, inability to pay attention, and sometimes hyperactivity
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20. attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
    a childhood mental disorder characterized by inattention behaviors such as distractibility, forgetfulness, not finishing tasks, and not appearing to listen; hyperactivity; and impulsive behaviors such as fidgeting or squirming, difficulty remaining seated, excessive running or climbing, feelings of restlessness, difficult...
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21. attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
    a behavioral syndrome characterized by inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one ... [2 related articles]
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22. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
    Psychiatric condition occurring in young children characterized by impaired attention and hyperactivity. The disorder, associated with disruptive behaviour, learning difficulties, and underachievement, is more common in boys. It is treated with methylphenidate (Ritalin). There was a 50% increase in the use of the drug in the USA in the period 1...
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