Deficit in the ability to sustain attention.
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An inability to control behaviour due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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a syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance.
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A sub-type of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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see ADHD
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(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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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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n] - a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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A biologically-based disorder that includes distractibility and impulsiveness. Recent research suggests that ADD can be inherited and may be due to an imbalance of neurotransmitters (chemicals used by the brain to control behavior) or abnormal glucose metabolism in the central nervous system.
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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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ADD noun a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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a developmental disorder of children characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, distractibility, and often hyperactivity.
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