Short Attention Span: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Short Attention Span

Dubowitz Syndrome

Patients are often described as hyperactive with a short attention span (67%), stubborn, and shy. Muscular hypotonia is common (40%). Seizures are rare. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

attention span Shyness Mental retardation mild to severe Stubbornness Short attention span Reduced muscle tone Small face Supraorbital ridge is swallow Head that is small [syndrome.org]

Behavioral characteristics may include hyperactivity with short attention span, impulsivity and shyness. [orpha.net]

Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome

However, they displayed some specific behaviors: short attention span, motor stereotypies, poor coordination, and overweight. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An adult female with congenital Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) and severe mental retardation is described, who presented with symptoms of severe over-activity, short attention [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The behavioral phenotype of children with RTS has been described as friendly and having good social contacts; however, a short attention span and hyperactivity are sometimes [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Inattentiveness The main signs of inattentiveness are: having a short attention span and being easily distracted making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork appearing [nhs.uk]

If the high activity level is combined with short attention span and impulsivity, it may be defined as hyperactivity and considered part of ADHD. [merckmanuals.com]

Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 1

attention span; short stature; seizures; ataxia; feeding difficulties; infantile hypotonia; constipation; craniofacial manifestations: 15% microcephaly, midface hypoplasia [coriell.org]

attention span self-injurious behavior repetitive behavior aggression autistic-like symptoms* have a slow growth curve develop short stature as they age microcephaly, or [2q23.org]

Common Name Human Remarks Clinically affected; developmental delay; language impairment; impulsiveness; hyperactivity; seeking behavior; mental retardation; motor delay; short [coriell.org]

Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Deficiency

attention span Poor attention span Problem paying attention [ more ] 0000736 Showing of 45 | Last updated: 11/1/2019 Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Prenatal growth retardation [ more ] 0001511 Osteopenia 0000938 Ptosis Drooping upper eyelid 0000508 Radial deviation of finger 0009466 Sensorineural hearing impairment 0000407 Short [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Atypical Neuroaxonal Dystrophy

attention span Poor attention span Problem paying attention [ more ] 0000736 Short nose Decreased length of nose Shortened nose [ more ] 0003196 Spastic tetraplegia 0002510 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

0000639 Optic atrophy 0000648 Progressive Worsens with time 0003676 Prominent forehead Pronounced forehead Protruding forehead [ more ] 0011220 Seizures Seizure 0001250 Short [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

X-Linked Mental Retardation Type 30

They often are restless and hyperactive and have a short attention span. Their developmental milestones, especially speech development, are delayed. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] deficit hyperactivity disorder Short attention span Impulsivity Enuresis, encopresis Autistic-like features: Gaze aversion (especially to strangers) Social anxiety & shyness [intellectualdisability.info]

[…] superior temporal gyrus ↓Posterior cerebellar vermis Epileptic seizures (25%) (usually generalised tonic-clonic which respond to carbamazepine - half disappear by age 20) Attention [intellectualdisability.info]

Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 5

They often are restless and hyperactive and have a short attention span. Their developmental milestones, especially speech development, are delayed. [emedicine.medscape.com]

attention span, delayeddevelopment of speech DISORDERS OF AMINO ACID METABOLISM A condition in which the body cannot break down several amino acids in protein foods and cannot [intechopen.com]

[…] loss, mental retardation 2-Methyl-3- Hydroxybutyryl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Developmental delay 3-Methylglutaconyl CoA Hydratase Deficiency Delayed motor development, short [intechopen.com]

Autosomal Recessive Mental Retardation Type 3

They often are restless and hyperactive and have a short attention span. Their developmental milestones, especially speech development, are delayed. [emedicine.medscape.com]

His attention span was very short and cooperation partial; he was constantly moving during the examination and refused to obey the commands given during the test. [jmg.bmj.com]

Angelman Syndrome

Seizures remain present in adult patients, but hyperactivity, short attention span and sleeping problems improve. [orpha.net]

Angelman syndrome combines severe mental retardation, epilepsy, ataxia, speech impairment, and unique behavior with happy demeanor, laughing, short attention span, hyperactivity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other signs that have been described include a happy demeanor, hyperactivity without aggression, short attention span, excitability and sleeping problems with decreased need [orpha.net]

Exophoria

attention span. [symptoma.com]

A child with undiagnosed exophoria may be diagnosed with other conditions including: ADHD learning disabilities short attention span issues dyslexia Children with undiagnosed [healthline.com]

Other symptoms that are reported in patients suffering from exophoria are the frequent loss of place when reading, print moving on the page, difficulty concentrating and a short [symptoma.com]

Jacobsen Syndrome

These can be related to compulsive behavior, easy distractibility, and a short attention span. Many patients have both Jacobsen syndrome and ADHD. [healthline.com]

Behavioral problems have been reported, including compulsive behavior (such as shredding paper), a short attention span, and easy distractibility. [medlineplus.gov]

Temporal Lobe Disorder

A short attention span for regular, routine, everyday tasks (homework, chores, etc.) [amenclinics.com]

Short attention span. Easily distracted. Disorganized loses or misplaces things. Hyperactive. Extreme moodiness. Anger outbursts for little or no apparent reason. [adhd-health.com]

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Short height. Low body weight. Poor coordination. Hyperactivity. Difficulty concentrating and short attention span. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

attention span poor coordination trouble with large and fine motor skills need lots of one-on-one attention Older Children : low self-esteem trouble keeping up in school [mofas.org]

Short attention span. Poor judgment. Acting impulsively. Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) Problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones. Problems with hearing. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Chromosome 12q Deletion

On our initial evaluation she had a short attention span, speech delays, and minor bilateral myopia (R 20/40; L 20/30). [oatext.com]

Succinate-CoA Ligase Deficiency

Human Gene Set: HP_SHORT_ATTENTION_SPAN Standard name HP_SHORT_ATTENTION_SPAN Systematic name M34910 Brief description Short attention span Full description or abstract Reduced [gsea-msigdb.org]

Complex Cortical Dysplasia with other Brain Malformations Type 1

attention span Poor attention span Problem paying attention [ more ] 0000736 Short foot Short feet Small feet [ more ] 0001773 Small basal ganglia 0012697 Small hand Disproportionately [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

0002343 Oculomotor apraxia 0000657 Optic nerve hypoplasia 0000609 Plagiocephaly Flat head syndrome Flattening of skull Rhomboid shaped skull [ more ] 0001357 Seizure 0001250 Short [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Type 1

Citation metadata Document controls Main content Abstract : Speech production is the result of a complex set of interactions between components of the language processing system. The longer the word, the greater the possibility for 'error,' because of interactions between word length, stress, CV sequences,[…] [go.gale.com]

Colpocephaly

attention span; sparse scalp hair (HP:0002209); thick eyebrow (HP:0000574); long eyelashes (HP:0000527); delayed gross motor skills (HP:0002194), delayed fine motor skills [databases.lovd.nl]

attention span (HP:0000736); no anteverted nares (-HP:0000463); long philtrum (HP:0000343), wide philtrum (HP:0000289); no pectus excavatum (-HP:0000767); no brachydactyly [databases.lovd.nl]

span short;hyperactivity; sparse scalp hair (HP:0002209); normal eyebrow (-HP:0000534); long eyelashes (HP:0000527); delayed gross motor skills (HP:0002194); normal lacrimal [databases.lovd.nl]

2q37 Microdeletion Syndrome

Psychiatric comorbidity and intellectual disabilities Affected individuals have several behavioural issues, including short attention span and poor coordination, as well as [cambridge.org]

Orotic Aciduria Type 2

attention span, and poor interaction with other children.144 Later on, three additional unrelated patients were diagnosed,145 and at least five other patients have reportedly [doctorlib.info]

[…] stature Clinodactyly of the 5th finger Hypospadias Obesity Dilatation Brachydactyly Reduced factor X activity Short attention span Reduced prothrombin activity Juvenile myelomonocytic [mendelian.co]

[…] first identified in the cultured skin fibroblasts of a 3-year-old girl with frequent infections, seizures, developmental delay, severe language deficit, hyperactivity with short [doctorlib.info]

FG Syndrome Type 3

Affected individuals tend to be friendly, inquisitive, and hyperactive, with a short attention span. [medlineplus.gov]

Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome Type 2

He was noted by all examiners to exhibit poor impulse control and short attention span. [jmg.bmj.com]

Testing was again noted to be compromised by short attention span and “ceaseless” motor activity. [jmg.bmj.com]

Auditory and verbal memory testing suggested poor short term memory related to marked motor restlessness, short attention span, and concentration. [jmg.bmj.com]

15q13.3 Microdeletion Syndrome

attention span, aggression, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. [encyclopedia.pub]

Behavioral problems were frequent (59%), and comprised poor attention span, hyperactivity, and aggressive/impulsive behavior. [healthjade.net]

[…] seizures (epilepsy); about one-third of people with this chromosomal change have epilepsy. 15q13.3 microdeletion has also been associated with behavioral problems, including a short [encyclopedia.pub]

15q13.3 Microduplication Syndrome

attention span, aggression, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. [medlineplus.gov]

Behavioral problems were frequent (59%), and comprised poor attention span, hyperactivity, and aggressive/impulsive behavior. [healthjade.net]

Klinefelter Syndrome with Male Phenotype with more than Two X Chromosomes

Boys and men with 48,XXXY syndrome tend to have anxiety, a short attention span, and impaired social skills.48,XXXY syndrome is also associated with weak muscle tone (hypotonia [malacards.org]

Boys and men with 48,XXXY syndrome tend to have anxiety, a short attention span, and impaired social skills. 48,XXXY syndrome is also associated with weak muscle tone (hypotonia [medlineplus.gov]

Dauwerse-Peters Syndrome

Short attention span, poor coordination, and sudden mood changes characterize the behavior of RTS patients. [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

attention span, motor stereotypies, and poor coordination, and hypothesized that the identified CREBBP gene impaired motor skills learning. [9] Other research has shown a [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] close individual evaluation of Rubinstein–Taybi patients for anaesthetic plans. [8] A 2009 study found that children with RTS were more likely to be overweight and to have a short [en.wikipedia.org]

Congenital Malformation Syndromes Involving Early Overgrowth

Symptoms include; ataxia with trembling limbs, impaired expressive speech and a typically happy hyperactive temperament, with a short attention span, laughing, and sleep disturbances [news-medical.net]

attention span Craniofacial dysostosis Fair hair Palmoplantar cutis laxa Hyperkinesis Drowsiness Obesity Prominent umbilicus Prominent scrotal raphe Palmoplantar cutis gyrata [mendelian.co]

Preauricular skin furrow Short stature Muscular hypotonia Hyperreflexia Overweight Tics Fever Protruding tongue Cerebellar atrophy Keratoconus Vomiting Kyphosis Protruding [mendelian.co]

KMT2B-Related Dystonia

Due to the short attention span, a structured test by monopolar review at each contact was not possible. [frontiersin.org]

Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome

attention span short attention span short attention span ? [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At the time of presentation (5-year of age), she had mental impairment, absent speech, poor concentration and short attention span. [ijpd.in]

The striking clinical resemblance of the 3 patients includes sparse hair, borderline or mild short stature, epilepsy, and behavioral anomalies like autistic traits and short [karger.com]