A Better Idea of Attention Deficit Disorder Many people have a hard time focusing and often find that their minds tend to wander when they face a task that seems impossible or boring. This is a sign that one might have Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention Deficit Disorder, often called ADD, is a disorder that deals with problems in the central nervous system (Hallowell 270). This disorder is a problem in as many as 3.5 million kids in the United States (Weathers 19). People who have ADD and ADHD are often known for their hyperactivity, rude beh