Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, with an estimated worldwide prevalence around 5%. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by symptoms of age-inappropriate inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Indeed, despite strong heritability, ADHD is expressed via transactional patterns of influence linked to family-, school-, peer-, neighborhood-, and policy-related factors.
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ADHD can significantly increase risk for other psychiatric disorders, educational and occupational failure, accidents, criminality, social disability and addictions.
ADHD patients have deficits in higher-level cognitive functions necessary for mature adult goal-directed behaviors, in so-called “executive functions”, that are mediated by late developing fronto-striato-parietal and fronto-cerebellar network.
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