Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, attention and in some cases hyperactivity ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that is more commonly diagnosed in boys than in girls. It is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder affecting 3-5% of school age children.

Children with ADHD may seem less mature and responsible than their peers. They always tend to be `on the go' and often remain restless and fidgety into adulthood. Onset of symptoms is typically seen in early childhood, before the age of 7, and often persists into adulthood and pose life long challenges. It is also common for children with ADHD to have co-occurring problems such as school failure, problems with relationships, speech and language difficulties and various other social, emotional and behavioral disorders.
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