Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood with an estimated 10-20% prevalence.

• Most commonly affects school-aged children.
• Children with ADHD are

1. Highly Overactive, do not listen to when called, often leave activities incomplete.
2. Have difficulty remaining still or calm in situations where it is expected (assembly halls and classrooms).
3. Are Inattentive, seen as being forgetful, disorganized, and easily distractible.
4. Are Impulsive, seen as acting out of turn, interrupting other children, thoughtless rule-breaking, intrusions on peers, and getting into accidents.