General Information

   Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - neurological, behavioral disorders of development, beginning in childhood. There symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity and impulsiveness badly managed.

   SDVG and its treatment is much debate as early as 1970. The existence of SDVG questioned several doctors, teachers, politicians, parents and the media. Some believe that SDVG does not exist at all, others believe that there are genetic and physiological causes of this condition. Many disagree with the fact that for the treatment of SDVG used stimulants.

   On the neurological point of view SDVG regarded as persistent and chronic syndrome for which there were not found ways to cure. According to the population of the United States, this disorder is present in 3-5% of people, including a child or adult.

   According to current (at the beginning of 2007) criteria for diagnosis, SDVG can be diagnosed from the late preschool or school age, as to meet the requirements of diagnosis requires assessment of the child at least two conditions of environment (eg, at home and at school). The existence of violations of training and social functions is a necessary criterion for diagnosis SDVG. The question of the objectivity of diagnosis SDVG and sufficient grounds for the appointment of medical treatment remains controversial, because of the lack of uniform diagnostic criteria and methods for assessing the symptoms of the disease.

   SDVG more common in boys. Relative prevalence among boys and girls ranging from 3:1 to 9:1, depending on the criteria for diagnosis, methods of research and study group (children who are sent to the doctor, students, people in general). These same factors are dependent on and assess the prevalence SDVG (from 1-2% to 25-30%). According to some reports, the prevalence of the syndrome among the younger students is approximately 10-15% of the boys he met in 2,8-3 times more often than girls.