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I was a very focused kid. I always had this crazy lifestyle... billions of jobs, two hours of gymnastics every day, handball, anything with a ball, really. I must have had ADHD or something. I was very energetic, and very small. I didn't start growing until the last year of high school.
Mads Mikkelsen

Meaning of "ADHD" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES ADHD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a psychiatric disorder[1][2] of the neurodevelopmental type[3][4] in which there are significant problems of attention, hyperactivity, or acting impulsively that are not appropriate for a person's age.[5] These symptoms must begin by age six to twelve and be present for more than six months for a diagnosis to be made.[6][7] In school-aged individuals inattention symptoms often result in poor school performance. Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents, the cause in the majority of cases is unknown. It affects about 6–7% of children when diagnosed via the DSM-IV criteria[8] and 1–2% when diagnosed via the ICD-10 criteria.[9] Rates are similar between countries and depend mostly on how it is diagnosed.[10] ADHD is diagnosed approximately three times more in boys than in girls.[11][12] About 30–50% of people diagnosed in childhood continue to have symptoms into adulthood[13] and between 2–5% of adults have the condition.[1] The condition can be difficult to tell apart from other disorders as well as that of high normal activity.

Definition of ADHD in the English dictionary

The definition of ADHD in the dictionary is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADHD

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ADHD

MHD

Synonyms and antonyms of ADHD in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «ADHD» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ADHD

Find out the translation of ADHD to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ADHD from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ADHD» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多动症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

TDAH
570 millions of speakers

English

ADHD
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एडीएचडी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ADHD
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

СДВГ
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ADHD
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এিডএইচিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

TDAH
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ADHD
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ADHS
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ADHD
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ADHD
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

ADHD
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

ADHD
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எ.டி.எச்.டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ADHD
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

DEHB
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ADHD
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ADHD
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

СДУГ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ADHD
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ADHD
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

ADHD
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

ADHD
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

ADHD
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ADHD

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ADHD»

The term «ADHD» is very widely used and occupies the 17.012 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ADHD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ADHD

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5 QUOTES WITH «ADHD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ADHD.
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Darell Hammond
Increased physical activity during the school day can help children's attention, classroom behavior, and achievement test scores. Meanwhile, the decline of play is closely linked to ADHD; behavioral problems; and stunted social, cognitive, and creative development.
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Jeffrey Kluger
All behavioral or mood disorders - including depression, OCD, ADHD and addiction - have some neurochemical components, but sufferers can still work to overcome them.
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Mads Mikkelsen
I was a very focused kid. I always had this crazy lifestyle... billions of jobs, two hours of gymnastics every day, handball, anything with a ball, really. I must have had ADHD or something. I was very energetic, and very small. I didn't start growing until the last year of high school.
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Ty Pennington
I know what's it's like to grow up with ADHD and how important it is for parents, caregivers and patients, to have access to accurate information.
5
Jaime Winstone
Working is the best thing for me because I'm borderline ADHD, so I need some kind of focus or I go a bit extreme. I need work to keep me sensible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADHD»

Discover the use of ADHD in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ADHD and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
All Dogs Have ADHD
This delightful book combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered `different'.
Kathy Hoopmann, 2008
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Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Parent and Educator's ...
Through practical measures and lifestyle changes, parents can help children be successful. This book provides many additional resources, websites, books and organizations, that can help parents to help their children.
Association For Yout Natural Psychology, 2009
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
See also Dr. Barkley's bestselling resource on childhood ADHD, Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.
Russell A. Barkley, 2011
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ADHD
This second edition of ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventional medical and alternative therapies, and on ways of helping children to improve their own behaviour, self-esteem, and academic results.
Mark Selikowitz, 2009
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your ...
Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and identifies patterns of behavior that can hurt ...
Melissa C. Orlov, 2010
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The ADD and ADHD Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of ...
The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation.
Susan Ashley, Susan Ashley Ph.D, 2005
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ADHD: A Survival Guide for Parents and Teachers
Addresses the issues and concerns confronting parents and teachers with ADHD children. The friendly and supportive style of the book is easy for readers to understand and use.
Richard A. Lougy, David K. Rosenthal, 2002
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ADHD in Adults: A Psychological Guide to Practice
"This volume is a ground-braking first step in standardizing the psychosocial treatment of adults with ADHD.
Susan Young, Jessica Bramham, 2006
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ADHD: The Great Misdiagnosis
This latest edition of Haber's highly praised and controversial exploration of the rampant overuse of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a wealth of new information.
Julian Stuart Haber, 2003
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ADHD Comorbidities: Handbook for ADHD Complications in ...
The only book that covers the multiple ways in which ADHD is complicated by other psychiatric and learning disorders in both children and adults, ADHD Comorbidities: Handbook for ADHD Complications in Children and Adults features ...
Thomas E. Brown, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADHD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ADHD is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 Tips for Dealing with Distractions for Adults with ADHD
Distractibility is a big issue for people with ADHD. They don't have enough activity in the area of the brain that controls attention, said Ari ... «PsychCentral.com, Jul 15»
2
Helping Parents Help Their ADHD Child
Even well-off parents of children with ADHD frequently face hurdles trying to obtain the best care. For disadvantaged families—a large ... «BU Today, Jul 15»
3
Parenting: ADHD has grown too much to be ignored
More than 6 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), says the ... «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jul 15»
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Cave Moon Press, ADHD, & Poems to Help Homeless Vets
In our modern culture I gladly take on the label of ADHD. I just don't think it is a disorder. I was also blessed with a father who thought basic ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
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How to have a good relationship with someone who has been …
How to have a good relationship with someone who has been diagnosed with adult ADHD. UPDATED 3:57 PM CDT Jul 05, 2015 ... «WDSU New Orleans, Jul 15»
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ADHD Stimulant Sales To Adults Outstrip Sales To Children
The market shift is apparently due to more adults getting diagnosed with ADHD, combined with maturing children continuing to take stimulants ... «Mad In America, Jul 15»
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ADHD Impact Can Be Reduced Without Drugs
Missoula Children's Theater (Photo : Flickr) Children with ADHD can be successfully supported through simple class measures that do not ... «University Herald, Jul 15»
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Not to worry: ADHD meds aren't gateway drugs
Q: My 15-year-old son started taking Ritalin for his ADHD when he was 8. Now I hear more kids are trying drugs at younger ages. Is he at ... «Pueblo Chieftain, Jul 15»
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Children's Mercy summer camp uses constant feedback to help kids …
“This program targets all of the things affected by ADHD, and it's unique because it happens in a real-world setting that we don't have in a clinic ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
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Simple Changes to Classroom Procedures Helps ADHD Kids
Medications are often used for children with ADHD as they are typically restless, act without thinking, and struggle to concentrate — the actions ... «PsychCentral.com, Jul 15»

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