Tag: support for ADHD

  • 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…

  • ADD/ADHD

    ADD/ADHD Definition and Description of ADD/ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recognizes several subtypes of ADHD, which can include predominately inattentive…

  • ADHD in Children

    ADHD in Children Definition and Description of ADHD in Children Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly diagnosed in children. It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more severe than typically observed in children at a comparable level of development. According to the American Psychiatric Association,…