ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a term that more people are now aware of, as it has had more than its fair share of air time in the media. However, it is one of those medical terms that have a lot of negativity surrounding it, combined with a lack of understanding as to what it means or even how it impacts on an individual.

This, in itself, is a major problem, but throughout this course, you will learn all about ADHD, allowing you to deal with the issues if it affects a family member, or perhaps work with those individuals that have been diagnosed. It makes sense for us to begin by looking at the actual clinical definition of ADHD, as this will provide you with a better understanding of what the term actually means. As a result, you can begin to piece together how it does actually affect not only the individual that has the condition but also those around him or her, whether this is sporadically or on a daily basis.