Overview
People with ADHD may struggle to focus on a particular task, control their impulsive behaviors, or sit still for long periods of time depending on the subtype. ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders among children.
Diagnosis
ADHD symptoms may appear in all stages of life but often
apppear early on. There is no single test to determine if
someone has ADHD, but instead the diagnosis is a several
step process with a licensed health professional. They will
likely try to gather information from as many sources as
possible such as school and family.
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Treatment
There is currently no cure for ADHD and there is no
one-size-fits-all treatments. Current treatment options depend heavily on the child or
patient themselves and those involved with their care. The
most popular treatments today are a mix of medications,
behavioral and psychotherapy.
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Current Research
ADHD is currently the topic of much ongoing research. There
are many unanswered questions about the biological nature of
the disease and effectiveness of treatment options. We also
do not know what causes ADHD but there is evidence that
genes play a role.
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Data and Statistics
The American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that 5% of
children have ADHD, where the average age of diagnosis was 7
years of age in the United States. Rates of ADHD diagnosis
increased an average of 3% per year from 1997 to 2006.
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