Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is a medical condition that is typically diagnosed in children who are under the age of 16, with symptoms of inattention, distractibility, and poor working memory. It was only in 1987 when “hyperactivity” was added to the list, and since then, ADHD has increasingly been used instead of ADD. While it is
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Understanding ADHD in Children
ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurobiological conditions affecting children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ADHD affects roughly 388,000 children aged 2–5 years; and 2.4 million children aged 6–11 years. ADHD is also the most extensively researched pediatric mental health condition, yet
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