ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. � Here is an excerpt from a FAQ concerning ADD and ADHD.

Q: � What is an Attention Deficit Disorder?
A: � Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a syndrome which is usually characterized by serious and persistent difficulties resulting in:
����� a) poor attention span
����� b) weak impulse control
����� c) hyperactivity

ADD also has a subtype which includes hyperactivity (ADHD). � It is a treatable (NOTE: not curable) complex disorder which affects approximately 3 to 6 percent of the population (70% in relatives of ADD children). � Inattentiveness, impulsivity, and often times hyperactivity are common characteristics of the disorder. � Boys with ADD tend to outnumber girls by 3 to 1, although ADD in girls is under-identified. � The term ADD is usually referring to ADHD. � ADD without hyperactivity is also known as ADD/WO (With Out) or Undifferentiated ADD.

This gives you a basic definition of ADHD. � I set this page up with the hope of making information on this subject more available. � My son, who is now 7, was 3 when he was diagnosed as ADHD. � This sent me on a search for information. � I found many sources on the internet. � This page is an attempt to gather the sites that I found useful. � If you know of any that I have missed, please let me know. � On the bottom of this page are my email address, and icq UIN.