October is ADHD Awareness Month. It is a time in which we fight to shed the myths and misconceptions surrounding ADHD. It is a time of increased advocacy, and education. With events like awareness month, we hope to break the barriers between the world and those affected by ADHD. I did not know about ADHD … Continue reading Accepting ADHD
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 7.2% of children and 3.4% of adults. There are three different types of ADHD: primarily inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined type. Inattentive type is characterized by symptoms such as a difficulty sustaining attention, memory issues, a failure to follow through on instructions or assignments, disorganization, … Continue reading Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)