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AD/HD is a
neurobiological disorder that affects individuals across their lifespan.
AD/HD is the adopted
clinical name for “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”.
As its name implies,
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by two distinct
sets of symptoms: inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Although
these problems usually occur together, one may be present without the other
to qualify for a diagnosis.
Inattention or
attention deficit may not become apparent until a child enters the
challenging environment of elementary school.
There are 3 recognized
types of AD/HD:
- AD/HD – Inattention
- AD/HD – Hyperactivity
- AD/HD – Both inattention and
hyperactivity together.
For years, AD/HD was
thought of only as a child’s condition. Many health professionals currently
in practice were trained during a time when they were taught that AD/HD is
something that kids would outgrow. - We now know this is not true.
Some of the most
prestigious scientific-based organizations (a few listed below) in the world
conclude that AD/HD is a real disorder with potentially devastating
consequences when not properly identified, diagnosed, and treated.
·
American Medical Association
(AMA)
·
Surgeon General of the United States
·
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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