ADHD and How it Affects Your Child.

Lets talk about ADHD and how it affects your child. Well as they grow older, kids should learn to improve their own attention and self-control. When ADHD is not treated, it can be hard for kids to succeed. This may lead to low self-esteem, depression, oppositional behavior, school failure, risk-taking behavior, or family conflict

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADHD?

According to the CDC ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.

8 Unique Ways ADHD Affects Black People

The symptoms of ADHD are the same for black men and Asian women, just as they are the same for Caucasian and Latino children....
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Symptoms of ADHD can include:

  • daydream a lot
  • forget or lose things a lot
  • squirm or fidget
  • talk too much
  • make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
  • have a hard time resisting temptation
  • have trouble taking turns
  • have difficulty getting along with others

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