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Two
of the more popular acronyms used in today's psychological
analyses are ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADD
is indicated when one displays inappropriate attention,
impulsivity and, to a lesser degree, hyperactivity
for their mental and chronological age. ADD can begin
in infancy and extend into adulthood. Those diagnosed
as ADHD meet the criteria for ADD, with the added
issues of finding it very difficult to concentrate,
sit still, or focus their attention for prolonged
periods of time.
Children with ADD, with or without hyperactivity,
may be subject to an increased occurrence of emotional,
social, and family problems. Often, this is due to
a sense of failure or low self-esteem that is developed
as a part of the disorder. As awareness of ADD and
ADHD have increased, it has become even more important
to recognize that children with these issues who have
been properly diagnosed by a physician or psychologist
can receive effective treatments. 
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