2.  An attention-deficit disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity.

3.  Attention Deficit Disorder is mostly an organic problem which tends to run in families. It is characterized by the inability to sustain focused attention. To diagnose ADD, mental health professionals ask parents and teachers to observe children and rate their behavior using specific checklists.

4.  The symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder come in many forms and no two people display the same symptoms of ADD. The symptoms of ADD manifest itself in undue passivity or inattentiveness, or uncontrollable, aggressive hyperactivity. cont. 

5.  Often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming while seated.  Having difficulty remaining seated.  Having difficulty awaiting turn in games or group activities.  Often blurting out answers before questions are completed.  Having difficulty in following instructions.  Having difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.  Often shifting from one uncompleted task to another.  Having difficulty playing quietly.  Often talking excessively.  Often interrupting or intruding on others.  Often not listening to what is being said.  Often forgetting things necessary for tasks or activities.  Often engaging in physically dangerous activities without considering possible consequences.  Being easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.

6.  http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_ signs_symptoms.htm http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_ signs_symptoms.htm  http://www.add.org/mc/page.do;jsessionid=1 F7C7163B9D2DA96BB712B07B7EA119A.mc0 ?sitePageId=92488 http://www.add.org/mc/page.do;jsessionid=1 F7C7163B9D2DA96BB712B07B7EA119A.mc0 ?sitePageId=92488