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Adhd

Running Head: ADHD ON INTELLIGENCE
Social and Bio-genetic Influences
of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
on Child Intelligence

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has undergone intense research
in the past decade. Much of this is rooted in the fact that approximately 5% of children
are affected with the disorder. Children with ADHD are identified as having increased
behavioral difficulties because of excessive motor activities, poor self regulation and
inattentiveness. It has been found that as many as 30% of children inflicted with ADHD
have learning disabilities with academic underachievement becoming a failure or bother in
the school system. Since these children do not meet the expectations of society and their
learning environment they are usually met with anger, punishment, and rejection. In turn
these children develop a low-self esteem and low levels of motivation.
The reason for ADHD is still a mystery to researchers. Within the......


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