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What is ADHD?
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-age children.Kids with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may understand what's expected of them but have trouble following through because they can't sit still, pay attention, or focus on details.
What distinguishes your approach to treating ADHD/ADD from other approaches?
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ADD is seen not as a disability or a deficit, but as a trait, a way of being. It is characterized by a host of qualities, some positive, some negative. Our job is to promote the positive qualities, while limiting the damage done by the negative.
What is the difference between ADD and ADHD?
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ADHD is the official, medical term for the condition, regardless of whether a patient demonstrates symptoms of hyperactivity. ADD is a now-outdated term that is typically used to describe inattentive-type ADHD, which has symptoms including disorganization, lack of focus, and forgetfulness.