The most common symptoms of ADHD or AD/HD are:
Impulsiveness: acting before thinking of consequences, jumping from one activity to another, disorganization, tendency to interrupt other peoples' conversations.
Hyperactivity: restlessness, often characterized by an inability to sit still, fidgeting, squirminess, climbing on things, restless sleep.
Inattention: easily distracted, day-dreaming, not finishing work, difficulty listening.
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that stimulant medications and/or behavior therapy are appropriate and generally safe treatments for ADHD. However, a 2006 meta-analysis found a lack of data regarding ADHD drugs' potential adverse effects, with very few studies assessing the safety or efficacy of treatments beyond 4 months, and no randomized controlled trials assessing either for periods of usage longer than two years.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD, or often abbreviated ADHD) is usually considered to be a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It affects about 3 - 5% of children with symptoms starting before seven years of age. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. ADHD occurs twice as commonly in boys as in girls.
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