The history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

摘要: The contemporary concept of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as defined in the DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association 2000) is relatively new. Excessive hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive children have been described literature since nineteenth century. Some early depictions etiological theories were similar to current descriptions ADHD. Detailed studies behavior hyperactive increasing knowledge brain function changed concepts fundamental behavioral neuropathological deficits underlying disorder. This article presents an overview conceptual history modern-day