ADHD

[ ey-dee-eych-dee ]

abbreviation for

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition, usually apparent in childhood but often persisting into adulthood, characterized by difficulties with executive function, lack of focus, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness: the three subtypes of ADHD are inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.

ADHD

abbreviation for

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD

1. Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Word History and Origins

Origin of ADHD¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Prof Simonoff explains: “I think that's an important starting point for when we say, ‘My goodness, why are we seeing all these children now – are we over-identifying ADHD?’

From BBC

“Sometimes people picking the thing that I think I want can make me go, ‘OK, no’—it makes me more decisive,” says 26-year-old Rylie Lynn, another admin, who is based in South Carolina and has ADHD.

From Slate

An illustrator from Bristol, who felt on the "edge of burnout" before being diagnosed with ADHD, is calling for increased awareness of the condition in the workplace.

From BBC

Staring Back at Me is a disease awareness campaign, aiming to help people recognise the symptoms of ADHD, while highlighting the stigma that women may face in the workplace.

From BBC

Since her diagnosis, Ana has found that prioritising sleep, daily exercise and spending time outdoors have helped with her ADHD.

From BBC