Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than in other individuals at a comparable level of development.
ADHD affects a significant number of children and adults. The illness is most common in children and is generally first diagnosed during the primary school years. Today, it affects approximately 5% of school-age children, with boys diagnosed 3 to 4 times more frequently than girls. ADHD symptoms may continue through adolescence and into adulthood.
If you would like to know more about ADHD, contact your doctor or visit
www.livingwithadhd.co.uk, and select the option relevant to you.
Item code: NPR/08-0046
Date of Preparation: March 2009
