Attention disorder with hyperactivity: possible persistence in the adult and working difficulty

Abstract

The attention disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder of developmental age that may persist in the adult. Frequently this disorder, misunderstood and underestimated, can be a source of great discomfort in the family and in society, compromising the performance at school and work. The ADHD must be timely diagnosed by a psychiatrist and adequately treated, also with drugs. Parents, educators, teachers and even the medical community should be more informed about this disease and how to fight it.