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ADHD is a disorder that has three different types of symptoms: Difficulty paying attention or focusing on certain tasks, Being overactive (or hyperactive), Acting on impulse (without thinking). Children or teens with ADHD may: Get distracted easily and forget things often, Switch too quickly from one activity to the next, Have trouble following directions, Daydream too much, Have trouble finishing tasks like homework or chores, Lose toys, books, and school supplies often. Children may first develop ADHD symptoms at an early age (between 3 and 6 years old). However, ADHD is most often found and treated in elementary school (between 7 and 9 years old). ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity may get better as a child gets older. However, symptoms may not disappear completely and may continue into adulthood. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity, are most frequently identified and treated in primary school. Population studies indicate that 5 percent of children worldwide show impaired levels of attention and hyperactivity. Boys are classified with ADHD approximately twice as frequently as girls, and primary school-age children approximately twice as frequently as adolescents. ADHD symptoms exist on a continuum in the general population and are considered a

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