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Adhd

Children with ADHD are not unable to learn,
but their difficulties with inattention and
impulsivity often make them unavailable for
learning. (Fowler, 1992, p. 19)

What is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD is a condition that affects both children and adults from all cultural, racial and socioeconomic groups, from all levels of intelligence and from both gender groups (Smith, Polloway, Patton, Dowdy & Heath, 2001; Gaub & Carlson, 1997; and Web 3). According to the DSM-IV, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, three core symptoms of ADHD include: inattention (i.e. lack of focused attention); hyperactivity (i.e. restlessness); and impulsivity (i.e. a general lack of self-control) (Smith, Polloway, Patton, Dowdy & Heath, 2001). To be considered ADHD, the symptoms must be present before the age of seven, persist for at least six months and be inconsistent with a child’s developmental level. ADHD is the most common psychiatric......


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