Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD or ADHD) formerly hyperactivity Behavioral syndrome in children, whose major symptoms are inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one thing for any : The Unfocused un·fo·cused also un·fo·cussed adj. 1. Not brought into focus: an unfocused lens. 2. Mind in Children and Adults THOMAS E. BROWN Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and the related condition attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A condition in which a person (usually a child) has an unusually high activity level and a short attention span. People with the disorder may act impulsively and may have learning and behavioral problems. (ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or ) are now household names for conditions that affect thousands of children, adolescents, and adults. Nevertheless, people with the disorders are often met with skepticism and misunderstanding. Are ADD and ADHD real psychiatric conditions or just evidence of a lack of discipline or willpower? Brown, a psychiatrist, attempts to debunk de·bunk tr.v. de·bunked, de·bunk·ing, de·bunks To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug. some of the misconceptions surrounding the syndromes, citing the latest neuroscience research. He describes the symptoms typical of the syndromes, including problems with attention, memory, and learning difficulties that often overlap in people with these conditions. He also reviews the various treatments available for ADD and ADHD and recounts the experiences of several of his patients. This book is a valuable resource for people who struggle with attention and concentration, as it not only describes ADD and ADHD but also offers suggestions for getting help. Yale Univ. Press, 2005, 384 p., hardcover, $27.50. |
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