What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is generally considered to be a developmental disorder, largely neurological in nature, affecting about 5% of the world’s population. ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity along with distractibility, forgetfulness and poor impulse control or impulsivity. It usually appears in childhood.
At the present time, ADHD is considered to be a chronic and persistent developmental disorder. Toxic exposure or trauma can contribute to ADHD which appears to be largely heritable.
Over the past decade more and more adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, although ADHD is usually diagnosed in children. About 60% of the children diagnosed with ADHD continue to have the developmental disorder as adults.
There is no medical cure at this time. ADHD is usually treated with a combination of behavior modifications, counseling, medications and life style changes.
ADHD is not without controversy. There are those who question whether ADHD is a true impairment. In fact, there are those who question everything that is known about ADHD.