National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD

ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by a combination of inattentiveness, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Five to seven percent of children are diagnosed with this developmental disorder. Some simply cannot concentrate; others become disruptive, defiant and have trouble getting along with parents, peers, or teachers. ADHD is controversial. Is it a true disorder or a collection of naturally occurring behaviors that aren't tolerated in today’s high-demand world? Furthermore, there are competing theories about what, if anything, triggers ADHD in the brain, although executive functioning (attention, emotion regulation, and decision-making) is invariably affected. Experts disagree over whether treatment should be behavioral (training of attention, increased play, greater structure) or pharmacological (stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall), although a combination of both may work best.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association Parental age and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | International Journal of Epidemiology | Oxford Academic Skip to Main Content Sign In Register Advanced Search Online ISSN 1464-3685 Print ISSN 0300-5771 Copyright © 2017 International Epidemiological Association Connect Resources Explore Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. Sensory Integration Dyslexia ADHD Self-Talk: What is it? How Can We Use It? What do I mean by self-talk? Have you ever talked to yourself when you are getting ready to go on a trip? Have you asked yourself, “Have I packed that sweater?” either nonverbally or verbally? When a child with ADHD becomes frustrated with his schoolwork, it is generally due to one of many reasons. What behaviors might they exhibit? So what can the teacher do then? Back to the signal—when the teacher touches the child with ADHD on the shoulder, for example, the child says to himself, “Sit quietly.”