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Adhd stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It usually manifests itself in early childhood and creates problems at school, home and play.
The main core features of the condition are

• Attention deficit
• Hyperactivity
• Impulsivity

Attention deficit manifests as

• Forgetfullness
• Easily getting distracted
• Not seeming to listen
• Being disorganised

Taking a long time to start doing things and rarely finishing them eg homework.

Hyperactivity manifests as

• Being restless, fidgety, full of energy ‘always on the go’. 
• They may seem loud and noisy often disturbing the class, finding it difficult to sit through the class.

Impulsivity manifests as

• Doing things without thinking. 
• Difficulty waiting for their turn in games or in a queue.
• Interrupting others in conversation.

How common is ADHD?
Nowadays adhd is very common affecting 5 percent of school children. It is seven times more commoner in boys.

What causes adhd and how can it be cured?
No one knows exactly but a neurochemical called norepinephrine is abnormal which gets corrected by adhd medication leading to improvement in the symptoms allowing the child to lead a normal life and removing the academic handicap that these children often face. Behavior therapy focussed on improving behaviours helps a lot.