Tag: ADHD treatment

  • Pediatric ADHD

    Pediatric ADHD: Definition and Description of Pediatric ADHD: Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD can manifest in children as difficulty in maintaining attention, excessive fidgeting, or impulsivity. This disorder typically begins in…

  • Childhood ADHD

    Childhood ADHD Definition and Description of Childhood ADHD Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD is diagnosed in childhood and often continues into adolescence and adulthood. The exact causes are still being…