Understanding Adhd For Kids
Children who have sensory processing disorder (SPD) are often misdiagnosed as having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some experts say. SPD is characterized by oversensitivity to outside stimulus such as sounds, movement, food, or physical contact, and doctors say those symptoms can lead to behavior that is often mistaken for ADHD. In this aricle, one reporter talks to therapists and parents about the symptoms and treatment of SPD.
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