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Glossary | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Overview:

ADHD is a condition that affects how people behave. People with ADHD might find it hard to concentrate, be very active, and act without thinking.

Symptoms:

The main signs of ADHD are trouble paying attention, being very active (hyperactivity), and acting without thinking (impulsiveness).

Diagnosis:

Doctors use special guidelines to check if someone has ADHD. They look at how a person behaves at home, school, and in other places.

Types:

There are three main types of ADHD:

Mostly inattentive
Mostly hyperactive-impulsive
Combined type (both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive)

For more information on each type, please see our detailed ADHD types page.

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