Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder commonly referred to as ADD or ADHD is a neurologically based condition characterized by problems with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. ADHD affects approximately 5% of children worldwide and results in significant impairments in daily functioni...

The DSM IV definition of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is: A. Either (1) six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level; or (2) six (or more) of the following s...

The DSM IV definition of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is: A. Either (1) six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level; or (2) six (or more) of the following s...

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder? You have probably heard and may even have used the term hyperactivity. The notion is a modern one: there were no hyperactive children 50 to 60 years ago. Today, if anything, the term is applied too often and too widely. The American Academy of ...

Many people remembered that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. This disorder is one of the most common mental disorders among children. Seen through a child eyes with ADHD is like a fast-moving kaleidoscope, where sounds, images and th...

Ritalin: An Escape Route for Lazy Parents or a Miracle Drug? Try to think back to the days of sitting in elementary school for hours on end. Now try to imagine yourself fidgeting and unable to concentrate. You hear everything that is being said to you, but none of it seems to make sense. Your legs ...

In the United States, where there are over 63 million children, three to five percent of these children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Skeptics suggest psychiatrists are too ready to make a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or Attention Deficit Hyperactivit...

The implications for teaching students with ADHD can be difficult depending on the amount of time one wants to put into it. Some teachers may not have the time to spend hours researching the most effective styles to teach the ADHD student. Other teachers may not have the desire to research. So like ...

Many people remembered that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. This disorder is one of the most common mental disorders among children. Seen through a child eyes with ADHD is like a fast-moving kaleidoscope, where sounds, images an...

"The most general examinations of play are embedded in the exploration/play literature. This research suggests that the play of preschoolers is followed by diverse exploration, or searching the environment for stimuli that are arousing. Research defines play as a rather stable set of response...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a neurobiological problem in an individual that interferes with one's capacity to regulate activity level (called hyperactivity), inhibit behavior (impulsivity), and even attend to simple tasks (inat...

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to a group of symptoms that begin in infancy and can continue into adulthood, causing difficulties for people at home, at school, at their jobs, and within their communities. The severity of symptoms varies among people with ADHD. Some ...

"play in early childhood development" "The most general examinations of play are embedded in the exploration/play literature. This research suggests that the pllay of preschoolers is followed by diverse exploration, or searching the environment for stimuli that are arousing. Research def...

There are some children who chronically daydream. They are often very bright, but they have trouble attending to any one topic for very long. They are full of energy and have trouble staying put. They can be quite impulsive in saying or doing whatever comes to mind, and they find distractions imp...