ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Predominatly hyperactive-impulsive is a subtype of ADHD. The behaviors of this type of ADHD include impulsivity, hyperactivity, fidgeting, and restlessness.1 ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder and affects approximately five to fifteen percent of school-aged children.2 To be diagnosed with ADHD, behaviors must be present for at least six month and be severe enough to disrupt school and home life.3
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- Talking excessively, blurting out, interrupting, and difficulty awaiting his/her turn are other behaviors exhibited with predominatly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD.4
- This type is considered the "classic" type of ADHD.5
- Predomininantly hyperactive-impulsive type occurs two to nine more time in boys than girls.2
- As children get older and learn self-control, hyperactive symptoms may decrease with age.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedicineHealth: ADHD Overview
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Merck Manuals: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD)
- ↑ WebMD: Types of ADHD
- ↑ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Those with the Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
- ↑ YouTube: ADHD: All About ADHD Hyperactive Impulsive Type
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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