Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

**Definition:** A behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. The disorder is more frequent in males than females. Onset is in childhood. Symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (From DSM-V)

**Tree numbers:** - F03.625.094.150

**Synonyms:** - ADHD - ADDH - Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder - Hyperkinetic Syndrome