Three types of problem.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. , (ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) DefinitionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or ), or hyperkinetic hyperkinetic pertaining to or marked by hyperkinesia. hyperkinetic episodes see Scottie cramp. hyperkinetic circulatory disorders disorder, is used to describe children who have three main kinds of problems: Overactive behaviour, (hyperactivity) Impulsive behaviour Difficulty in paying attention Young children have lots of energy and like to be active. Young children also tend to have a short attention span; they soon get tired of an activity and want to move on to something new. But if your child is very active and has behavioural problems most of the time, they may have ADHD. More children are now being diagnosed with ADHD as more people get to know about it. Boys are more often affected than girls, who more commonly display symptoms of inattention while boys more commonly display symptoms of hyperactivity. |
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