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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and developmentally inappropriate. ADHD symptoms arise from executive dysfunction.

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1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Wikipedia)
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ADHD symptoms arise from executive dysfunction.
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