title: The attention deficit disorder. A learning and behavioral problem in children.
abstract: A large number of children exhibit characteristic abnormalities of attention, coordination, learning, and behavior, which together compose the attention deficit disorder. These abnormalities frequently lead to school failure and social maladjustment. A variety of therapies diminish the symptoms of this disorder, offering hope for improved prognosis. Management depends upon early identification, thorough evaluation, and appropriate intervention.
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000209:etiology*; D011379:Prognosis