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ADHD

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an inability to use skills of attention effectively. Sometimes ADHD is called ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD is an older name for ADHD. Many who have this disorder are "hyperactive." This means that they may seem very active and move about a lot. Some do not show this behavior. Some seem to miss ideas, or "not pay attention" in class but they give no indication of overly active behavior. Some can display both patterns. Boys seem to be diagnosed with ADHD more than girls. Two to three times more boys than girls are affected. This may be because girls are less likely to act out in class. On the average, at least one child in every classroom in the United States needs help for the disorder.
ADHD is a disorder that seems to be caused by a weakness in how the brain uses chemicals, or neurotransmitters. There may be a specific set of brain circuits involved. Medications, such as Ritalin, are used most often to treat ADHD b...

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