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ADHD

[ey-dee-eych-dee] / ˈeɪˌdiˈeɪtʃˌdi /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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In California, the most common category for accommodation is psychological conditions, which can include ADHD, anxiety and learning disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Research by StepChange found 97% of neurodivergent respondents said their condition made managing money harder and 85% of those identified with ADHD.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Elaine Pinggal of Monash University and her team investigated whether this type of brain activity plays a role in attention challenges, particularly in adults with ADHD.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Specifically, according to Alexander, “D-MER does tend to be more prevalent in those who have ADHD, are autistic, or people that have dealt with previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

Given how hyper and energetic I’d always been as a little kid, no one was entirely surprised when it turned out I had ADHD.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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