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ADHD

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

abbreviation for

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

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD

Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ADHD¹

First recorded in 1985–90

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A County Armagh woman who was privately diagnosed with ADHD, said the first time she took medication for it was "life-changing".

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The most common are for autism and ADHD.

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The singer, now 24, calls “Messy” an “ADHD anthem” — one that’s finally focused listeners’ attention on her to the point that she had to find roomier digs on this trip to accommodate her growing team.

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Rebecca's 13-year-old adopted son had foetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD, and other mental health diagnoses that required specialised educational support.

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About 1.3m people now claim disability benefits primarily for mental health or behavioural conditions such as ADHD.

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