Glossary

ADHD

ADHD

ADHS·Also: Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a disorder that usually begins in childhood and involves inattentiveness, impulsivity and often a pronounced urge to move.

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