Adhd
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
what are the signs of ADHD? What is ADHD? What causes it and how is it diagnosed? More importantly, how is it treated? I have also, researched to find out what could happen if, and when, ADHD goes untreated.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a “developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activities.”# After the diagnosis of ADHD, I craved information and statistics. More than two million children have ADHD. That’s an average of two children in each classroom throughout the United States. About 2-3% go undiagnosed and are characterized as “bad apples.”
So that more children don’t go undiagnosed, we need to be aware of the signs. One of the signs to watch for, is: often squirming in a seat and fidgeting with the hands or feet. Other signs to watch for are: not remaining seated when expected to, talking......
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