Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological conditions seen in children today. According to the CDC, the number of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to rise, from 7.8 percent in 2003 to 9.5 percent in 2007 and to 11 percent in 2011. The average age of diagnosis is 7, with boys being more than twice as likely to be diagnosed as girls. Many will argue that ADHD is not a disease, but rather a combination of behaviors. A thorough evaluation to rule out common triggers of ADHD behaviors is a great start before moving forward with medication. ADHD has three subtypes: hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, and a combination of the two. Unfortunately,...
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