ADHD
Noun: A neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. It is commonly diagnosed in childhood, though it can persist into adulthood.
The term "ADHD" is used as a medical and psychological diagnosis. It is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the condition itself. * The pediatrician specializes in diagnosing and treating ADHD. * Managing ADHD often involves a combination of behavioral therapy and, in some cases, medication. * She gave a presentation on classroom strategies for students with ADHD.
- "to have ADHD": This is the standard phrasing to indicate someone is diagnosed with the condition.
- My nephew has ADHD, so his teachers use specific techniques to help him focus.
- Used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe things related to the disorder.
- ADHD symptoms, an ADHD diagnosis, ADHD coaching.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The full, formal name for ADHD.
- ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder): An older term sometimes used to describe a subtype of ADHD that is predominantly inattentive without significant hyperactivity.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (formal synonym)
- Hyperkinetic Disorder (a term used in some classification systems, like the ICD)
While the reference context notes it is "mostly in boys," it is important to clarify that ADHD is diagnosed in all genders. The presentation of symptoms can differ, which historically led to underdiagnosis in girls and women. The core features involve challenges with attention, impulse control, and regulation of activity level.
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a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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