ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually occurs in children, and often lasts into adulthood, though many people only get diagnosed as adults, this is particularly common in women. People with ADHD may struggle to pay attention, control impulsive behaviours, or be hyperactive. Clinicians use the DSM - 5, as a guide to diagnose ADHD, it has a list of criteria that are characteristic of ADHD.
Someone with ADHD might:
- Daydream a lot
- Forget or lose things regularly
- Fidget a lot
- Talk a lot or interrupt people
- Make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
- have a hard time resisting temptation
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Source: cdc.gov