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Article: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Kevin
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s Story
How Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosed?
What Causes ADHD?
How Is ADHD Treated?
Why Is ADHD Diagnosed More Often Than in the Past?
Living with ADHD
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (DEF-ih-sit hy-per-ak-TIV-ih-tee) Disorder, or ADHD, is a common developmental disorder that affects both children and adults, although it is usually diagnosed in childhood. ADHD affects a person
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s ability to study, learn, work, play, and even socialize with others. People with ADHD are less able to sit still, plan ahead, organize and finish tasks, and tune in fully to what is going on around them than are people ...