ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER is a condition that can occur in children and adults who consistently demonstrate inattention, hyperactivity and 'impulsiveness. ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER is one of many disorders that present problems in two main areas: impulse control and the ability to focus attention on different tasks. Children and adults with ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER either have a problem with inattention; meaning short attention span, often fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities, often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly and is often forgetful in daily activities, etc. inability to block out distractions or hyperactivity and impulsivity. Hyperactivity can vary depending on age and developmental level. Unlike normal young children, active toddlers and preschoolers are constantly on the move. School-age children exhibit similar behavior, but generally with less frequency or intensity; they often leave their place in the classroom or other situations in which remaining seated is expected to interrupt or intrude on others and talk excessively. Impulsivity and hyperactivity are linked. It’s being impatient with different situations. Sometimes the child blurts out answers before the questions are finished and doesn't like to wait. These actions are persistent enough to cause problems at home, at school, or with playmates. Impulsive behavior can often lead to accidents or participation in dangerous activities without considering the possible consequences; anger and fights are often quickly erupted in response to minor provocation. We do not understand how ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DIS...... middle of paper ......terized by aggressiveness, but not impulsivity. Behavioral disruption leads to significant problems with social, academic, or occupational functioning. The individual often loses his or her temper, argues with adults, actively defines or refuses to comply with adult requests or rules, and is angry and resentful. Works Cited Connelly, ER (1999). Unbecoming conduct: hyperactivity, attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders. Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers. Kim, K. H. (2000). Therapeutic Parenting: How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child. Austin, TX: Hopewell Publishing. Rowland, R. C. (1996). U.S. Juvenile Crime Reduction Policy: Overview of Juvenile Delinquency Reduction Issues from the U.S. NTC Publishing Group. Turkington, C. (2006). The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition. New York, NY 1001: Facts about File, Inc..