loading...| Preferred Name |
ADD |
| Synonyms |
ADHD |
| Definitions |
<p>Is it hard for your child to sit still? Does your child act without thinking first? Does your child start but not finish things? If so, your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but ADHD lasts more than 6 months and causes problems in school, at home and in social situations.</p> <p>ADHD is more common in boys than girls. It affects 3 to 5% of all American children.</p> <p>The main features of ADHD are:</p><ul> <li>Inattention</li> <li>Hyperactivity</li> <li>Impulsivity</li> </ul> <p>No one knows exactly what causes ADHD. It sometimes runs in families, so genetics may be a factor. There may also be environmental factors.</p> <p>A complete evaluation by a trained professional is the only way to know for sure if your child has ADHD. Treatment may include medicine to control symptoms, therapy, or both. Structure at home and at school is important. Parent training may also help.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Mental Health </p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1263846 |
| altLabel |
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| cui |
C1263846 |
| Date created |
01/07/1999 |
| definition |
Is it hard for your child to sit still? Does your child act without thinking first? Does your child start but not finish things? If so, your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but ADHD lasts more than 6 months and causes problems in school, at home and in social situations. ADHD is more common in boys than girls. It affects 3 to 5% of all American children. The main features of ADHD are:
No one knows exactly what causes ADHD. It sometimes runs in families, so genetics may be a factor. There may also be environmental factors. A complete evaluation by a trained professional is the only way to know for sure if your child has ADHD. Treatment may include medicine to control symptoms, therapy, or both. Structure at home and at school is important. Parent training may also help. NIH: National Institute of Mental Health |
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| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ |
| notation |
C1263846 |
| prefLabel |
ADD |
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| Scope Statement |
Does your child have trouble paying attention? This may be a symptom of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (often called ADHD or ADD). Read more.https://medlineplus.gov/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html |
| tui |
T048 |
| subClassOf |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2362498 |