Reverted edits by 198.83.30.88 ( talk ) to last version by Dr Joe Kiff ←Older revision Revision as of 17:35, 8 September 2008 Line 21: Line 21: :'''Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity''' redirect here :'''Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity''' redirect here - '''Attention-Deficit Balls In My Face Disorder''' (ADHD) or '''Hyperkinetic Disorder''' as officially known in the US though ADHD is more commonly used, is generally considered to be a [[developmental disorder]], largely [[neurology|neurological]] in nature, affecting about 5% of the world's population.<ref>[http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.] National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), [[October 26]], [[2006]]. Retrieved on [[2007-08-13]].</ref><ref>[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adhd/adhd.htm NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page.] National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS/NIH) [[February 9]], [[2007]]. Retrieved on [[2007-08-13]].</ref><ref>[http://www.aacap.org/cs/adhd_a_guide_for_families/what_is_adhd ADHD - A Guide for Families.] American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry. Retrieved on [[2007-08-13]].</ref><ref name="Polanczyk"/> The disorder typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or [[hyperactivity]], as well as [[forgetting|forgetfulness]], [[Deferred gratification|poor impulse con ...