What is ADHD?

Melissa Harris

Ottawa University

What is ADHD? ADHD was first described by Dr. Heinrich Hoffman in 1845 in a poem

for children. It described a “fidgety” child and his adventures. However, it was not until 1902

that Sir George Still prepared a lecture for physicians in London on this subject. It included

information on a group of children displaying hyperactive traits that could not be attributed to

child rearing. Currently ADHD can be exhibited in 3 different ways, hyperactivity-impulsivity,

inattentive, or a combination of the two. The DSM-IV-TM defines symptoms of hyperactivity-

impulsivity as a feeling of restlessness often seen as fidgeting, running, climbing and leaving the;

seat during quiet work times; blurting out answers often with hearing the complete question; and

a difficulty waiting in line or for their turn. In attention, which is often overlooked, is defined

using the following symptoms, easily......

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