Synonyms: hyperkinetic disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development and which interferes with functioning and/or development. 2018 Guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) state that for a diagnosis of ADHD, symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and/or inattention should:1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-pro