attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Chronic concentration difficulty
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Usually diagnosed in childhood, though increasingly recognized in adults.
Often abbreviated ADHD: She was diagnosed with ADHD in third grade.
Treatment typically combines behavioral strategies with medication.
- autismNeurodevelopmental processing difference
- syndromeLinked symptoms forming pattern
- RitalinADHD stimulant medication
- AdderallAmphetamine-based concentration aid
- intellectual disabilityImpaired reasoning and adaptive skills
working memory · emotional dysregulation · impulsivity · executive dysfunction · scatter brain · time blindness · neurodiversity · ADHD · autism spectrum · special interest · fidget spinner · task management · hyperactivity · epilepsy · dopamine · pediatrics · stimulant medication · time management
attention deficit hyperactivity disorderhyperfocus
Intense prolonged single-task concentration
sustained attention · concentration · attentiveness · flow state · mindfulness
attention deficit hyperactivity disorderimpulse control
Regulating sudden urges
self-regulation · hypoactivity · composure · calmness · lethargy
attention, attentive, attentively, attending, attended, inattention, inattentive, deficit, deficits