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...
What does comorbid mean? Co-Morbid conditions are when one or more conditions occur at the same time. Many individuals with ADHD... Read more »
There is no blood test to tell you if you or your child has ADHD. There is no x-ray or medical test. The diagnosis of ADHD can be a... Read more »
So you think you know all about ADHD? You might know a lot about this disorder if you have been diagnosed with it or if you are a parent... Read more »
It seems that whenever someone tells you that they or their child have ADHD, there seems to almost always be an "and" which follows. As... Read more »
I was first introduced to the concept of one person having multiple diagnoses during my early years in training to become a special... 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 »
Anxiety is the fear or worry that we feel about events in our lives. It can occur because of some specific reason, such as when we worry about the... Read more »
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents may be confused, not knowing where to turn or what to do. Below are ten tips for parents after their... Read more »
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 »
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