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D.A.V.E. 

DAVE(DD) is an alternative acronym for the neurological disorder commonly referred to as ADHD or ADD. It is a better and more accurate description of what the disorder is, which can hopefully help foster better understanding and support systems for people with ADHD.

ADHD stands for:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

DAVEDD stands for:
Dopamine/Attention Variability & Executive-Dysfunction Disorder

DAVE stands for :
Dopamine/Attention Variability & Executive-dysfunction disorder

When compared to the acronym "ADHD," "DAVEDD" better describes the how the neurological disorder affects the brain of individuals with it; which allows them to better accommodate individuals with the disorder.

(DAVEDD) does this by stating the root causes of the symptoms instead of just the symptoms.
Teacher: "Hey, friend; I've noticed that you've been having some difficulty with your writing assignment..."

Student: "Yeah, I have D.A.V.E.,which stands for Dopamine/Attention Variability & Executive-dysfunction disorder. To put it simply, my brain cant regulate its dopamine levels well, so, If something doesn't give me dopamine, my brain could not care less about that thing in that moment. Writing is especially hard, though, because you don't get the dopamine until you've finished writing something; making it neigh impossible to write about anything that doesn't interest you.

Teacher: "Oh, okay. Would It help you If we instead had a discussion about the book, and I grade you based on how well-developed your ideas and interpretations are. That way, you needn't write anything down, but I can still make sure that you're cognizant of the subtext"
D.A.V.E. by MaybeMissMaeve November 13, 2021
Words you can keep

D.A.V.E. 

D.A.V.E. is an alternate acronym for ADHD and stands for:
Dopamine
Attention
Variability

Executive-disorder

This definition is not an official APA DSM medical term.
I don't have issues with ADHD, I have issues with D.A.V.E.
D.A.V.E. by Ella-MaeOh October 15, 2022
Dopamine
Attention

Variability

Executive-dysfunction
I have D.a.v.e it the new name for adhd
D.A.V.E by M.A.V.E September 23, 2022
D.A.V.E or DAVE

Dopamine, Attention, Variability, Executive-dysfunction. The Tik-Tok Community made a new way to label ADHD with believed origin from Connor DeWolfe. With this new addition to the labels of ADHD, we can now use the famous line of song. "GOD..F###ing, damn it, DAVE!" A popular TikTok sound.
Definition: D.A.V.E or DAVE; a different 'label' used to define ADHD
"God dave is really pissing me off today" or, "I think I might have DAVE"
D.A.V.E by DefinitionsByDaylight October 18, 2022
a better name for ADHD.

ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Even if that's the correct medical name, it leads to a misunderstanding of the disorder / neurodivergency.

DAVE is short for dopamine attention variability executive dysfunction.
Dave is a more suitable acronym because
-not all individuals with ADHD are hyperactive
-the cause of ADHD is a variability of dopamine release that causes problems with regulation of all sorts of things like emotional regulation
-people with ADHD are not only lacking attention and have short attention spans, they also often enter a state of hyperfocus
-the dopamine variability also leads to executive function issues
psychologist: You are not lazy, sloppy and stupid, even though it may seems like so. In fact are you highly intelligent and incredibly hard-working. I would suggest you to get tested for D.A.V.E . It's an neurodevelopmental disorder. The things that you were thought as bad personally traits of yours are probably not your fault and there are ways to get support (therapy, medication or an understanding community).

"I'am really trying but please understand that it is harder for me than it is for others because I have DAVE and may need extra time and/or support."
D.A.V.E by anobsessedbutterfly July 12, 2023

D.A.V.E. system

A no-fail way to get a girl (plus a great story).

Acronym for:

Dabble in friendship
Approach cautiously
Value time together
Extend story-telling
Friends at the hockey game:

Dave: Hey, check out that girl there.
SF and JBK: Wow, she's cute. You gonna go for it?
Dave: Of course. The D.A.V.E. system never fails.

Later in evening:

Dave: Guys, you have 45 free minutes? I have a great story!!!
SF and JBK: No, not again.

M A D E I N H E A V E N

Way to heaven The act of Speeding up time to the point that it resets the universe to the "Singularity Point" or where the New Universe starts The way to get H E A V E N is by having Dio's Diary Reading it will give u the way to heaven but u need to memorize 11 phrases after memorizing Find the green baby say the 11 phrases and this will merge with your stand to make C Moon go to north latitude 28 degrees and 24 Minutes West longitude 80 Degrees 36 minutes And wait for the New Moon That is when H E A V E N will come
Chad 1 This is M A D E I N H E A V E N" speeds"
Dude 2 what the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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