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ADD/ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder is a common behavioral disorder. It is estimated that between three percent and five percent of all children have ADD.
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The concept of ADHD in adults is relatively new; it was previously thought that ADHD was a childhood disorder and disappeared as a child matured.
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If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you probably have more questions than you do answers. Normal discipline doesn't seem to work.
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The most common treatment for ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral strategies. Research has shown this to be the most effective way of managing symptoms.
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ADHD is not a learning disability, even so, it greatly impacts how a child performs in school.
Girls with ADHD may have a higher risk of developing eating disorders according to a study completed at the University of Virginia.…
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