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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) – is a condition that makes it difficult for people to control their responses. ADHD often manifests itself in early childhood and has wide-ranging effects. People may suffer from a lack of attentiveness, persistent restlessness or display involuntary physical ticks
Treatment can be entirely therapeutic or a combination of therapy and medication. Medication provides a temporary fix and extra support while therapy helps sufferers work towards a more permanent cure.
Therapy usually involves behaviour management. Where children are involved, a reward-based system is often established to encourage a child to control their ADHD. With adults, rewards are more intrinsic and geared towards achieving life goals and consistent victories over the effects of ADHD.
