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View synonyms for attention deficit disorder

attention deficit disorder

[ uh-ten-shuhn def-uh-sit dis-awr-der ]

noun

  1. ADD.


attention deficit disorder

noun

  1. a disorder, particularly of children, characterized by excessive activity and inability to concentrate on one task for any length of time ADD
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Attention Deficit Disorder

  1. A disorder characterized by a difficulty in retaining focus, especially on tasks, for long periods of time.
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Notes

One of the most common reasons children are brought into therapy, ADD is often treated with the somewhat controversial drug Ritalin®, which is thought to work by stimulating the attention-focusing structures of the brain .
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Word History and Origins

Origin of attention deficit disorder1

First recorded in 1980–85
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Example Sentences

The company wanted to exclude the opinions of experts in a multijurisdictional against it on whether in-utero exposure to acetaminophen, the pain reliever used in Tylenol, could lead to autism or attention deficit disorder.

That speculation increased after his lawyers raised the possibility in a letter on Sunday requesting that he receive increased access to Adderall for his attention deficit disorder.

From BBC

Hanna first denied having any issues, chalking up his forgetfulness and mild cognitive impairment to old age and his longtime attention deficit disorder.

Captagon was the brand name of a stimulant first produced in Germany in the 1960s to help treat attention deficit disorders, narcolepsy and other conditions.

From Reuters

As well as dyslexia, Sir Richard thinks he probably has attention deficit disorder, and acknowledged he does get bored easily.

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