Co-existing, or comorbid, conditions are ones that exist along side another diagnosis. This is also referred to as dual diagnosis. According to the National Resource Center for ADHD, as many as two-thirds of people with ADHD also have a co-existing condition. Some of the most common include: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and learning disabilities.
Co-existing conditions present a challenge during the diagnostic process. Some...
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