No, but ADD-like behaviors can manifest as a result of PTSD that can result from abuse an neglect.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activities.
Jane Hannah has written: 'Parenting a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder' -- subject(s): Hyperactive children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Behavior modification
The scientific name for attention deficit disorder is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
George T. Lynn has written: 'Survival strategies for parenting your ADD child' -- subject(s): Popular works, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Popular Works, Parenting 'Genius!' -- subject(s): Child psychotherapy, Child psychopathology
The abbreviation for attention deficit disorder is ADD. Additionally, the abbreviation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is ADHD. These disorders are closely related.
ADD is the common name for attention deficit disorder.
Sari Solden has written: 'Women with attention deficit disorder' -- subject(s): Attention-deficit disorder in adults, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Women, Adult
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Peter S. Jensen has written: 'Making the system work for your child with ADHD' -- subject(s): Parenting, Popular works, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention-deficit disordered children
Jennifer Crosbie has written: 'Inhibition as a marker for a familial subgroup of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder' -- subject(s): Inhibition in children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 'Genetic risk and phenotypic variation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder' -- subject(s): Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Genetic aspects, Genetic aspects of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Phenotype
Behavioral abnormalities that may be associated with TS include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disruptive behaviors, including conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.
ADD, or attention deficit disorder is a disorder that makes someone loose attention. You could use attention deficit.