It has been said that "ADHD rarely travels alone." This refers to the high incident rate of having ADHD and at least one other psychiatric disorder. Some experts put this as high as 90 percent of individuals, although a more accepted estimate would be anywhere from 40 percent to 65 percent of those with ADHD will also be diagnosed with a second disorder at some point.
The following table shows the most common comorbid conditions and their rate of prevalence in the ADHD community, according...
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September 19, 2007 will mark the fourth annual National AD/HD Awareness Day. Between 3% and 8% of children and approximately 4% of adults... Read more »
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One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression. When there are co-existing conditions, it can be harder to... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
Co-existing, or comorbid, conditions are ones that exist along side another diagnosis. This is also referred to as dual diagnosis. According to... Read more »
The excitement and anticipation that comes along with the holiday season is sometimes overwhelming for children, especially those with ADHD. ... Read more »
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