Attention Deficit Hyperactive-Impulsive Disorder , which corresponds to other health problems. It is considered one of the most common childhood mental disorders, affecting more than one in twenty children (Shaw, 2008). Additionally, this condition can persist into adolescence and adulthood. IDEA defines it as a developmental disorder of neurobiological origin in children and adults with a persistent pattern of problems in the areas of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that are more common and severe than those generally observed in individuals with a comparable level of development. The DSM IV defined ADHD in the same way as the IDEA, however, it specified that certain symptoms such as hyperactivity-impulsivity or inattention must appear before the age of seven and that certain impairments in this These must be present in at least two contexts to exclude the possibility that the behavior is only a reaction to a certain teacher and parental control. Additionally, there must be clear evidence of interference with developmentally appropriate social, academic, or occupational functioning. However, people with schizophrenia, pervasive developmental disorder or psychotic disorders and mental disorders cannot be considered to have ADHD. ADHD can be classified into three types, predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type, and combined type. The predominantly inattentive type are people who have more difficulty staying focused and focusing on one specific thing – they have a limited attention span. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, these people are very energetic...... middle of paper...... Disorder. (nd). Language disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved March 20, 2014 from http://www.addiss.co.uk/lingualdisorders• Barkley, R. Acquired Type of ADHDRetrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnhGhS6W234• Barkley, R. ADHD Emotional RegulationRetrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cw8jHUkHiA• Barkley, R. Genetics and family traits of ADHDRetrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273Os74Rtw• Barkley, R. ADHD Hyperactivity and MultitaskingRetrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWV0pAm43j4• Barkley, R. ADHD Intention Deficit DisorderRetrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF1YRE8ff1g• Barkley , R ADHD is not a gift Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xpEBE9VDWw• Barkley, R. ADHD is more than an attention problem Retrieved from http://www .youtube.com/watch?v=KQC-. Nk5OOfE