Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) What is
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly
diagnosed child psychiatric disorder in the world. Its core
symptoms are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. These
common childhood behaviors occur on a continuum from normal to
abnormal. It can be very difficult to judge what 'normal'
behavior is in children; therefore, when evaluating children for
ADHD, many doctors try to assess the degree of impairment caused
by these behaviors. Estimates of ADHD prevalence amongst school-
age children vary within and across world regions and according
to how prevalence rates are measured. One study suggests that
Europe and North America have lower prevalence of ADHD (5% -
6%); and Africa and South America have higher prevalence (8.5% -
12%). Approximately 75% of children diagnosed with ADHD are
boys. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of ADHD will appear over the
course of many months, and include: - Impulsiv