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**__Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)__** __**Definition**__  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly behavioral disorder that affects many school-age children. It can change the way these children act, think, and feel. It has a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsive behavior. **__ Overview __** Is one of the most chronic neuropsychiatric disorders in children and is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity, disorganization and restlessness inappropriate for age. Symptoms generally begin in early childhood, are usually present before 7 years of age, and persist into adolescence or adulthood in around two-thirds of patients. This disorder that often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work, work, or other activities. **__ Resources __** **__ Articles __** **__ Videos __** **__ Books __** **__ Blogs __** **__ Wikis __** **__ Powepoints __** __**ADHD and treatments**__ media type="youtube" key="41idv0kVjLc" height="199" width="358" align="center"

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Treatments > > This link gives parents and teachers some practical strategies to use in the classroom strategies. http://www.mindspace.bravepages.com/strategies.htm >
 * 1) Focalin XR http://www.focalinxr.com/info/about-focalinxr.jsp
 * 2) http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_parenting_strategies.htm