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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Accommodations and Modifications	Adults with ADHD
Advocacy Information	Assessment
Assistive Technology	Audio/Video Tapes
Books and Publications	Causes
Characteristics	Classifications and Types
Classroom Management	Definition
Diagnosis	Frequently Asked Questions
History of the Field	Incidence
Medical Issues/Medication	Organizations
Overview and General Information	Parent Information
Prevalence	Transition Services

Brief definition of ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is generally first diagnosed during the primary school years. Symptoms are always present before the age of seven, but sometimes continue into adolescence.
Definition and symptoms: According to the 1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Ed. IV, (DSM-IV) ADHD is a Disruptive Behavior Disorder characterized by the presence of a set of chronic and impairing behavior patterns that display abnormal levels of inattention, hyperactivity, or their combination.
DSM definition: this site provides the definition of ADHD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.