ADHD

(attention deficit hyeractivity disorder)

Facts:

1. ADHD use to be called atttention deficit until 1994
2. is a medical condition that affects how well a person can sit still, focus, and pay attention
3. a few signs of ADHD are: has trouble waiting their turn, has problem finishing an assignment, and loses and forgets things like homework.
4. diagnosed more with males than females and maybe more prevalent in kids that were born prematurely
5. there is no way to completely get rid of ADHD but medications do help

If you would like to learn more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) then go to http://kidshealth.org and read their articles in the diseases and disorders section.