What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is it treated? There are reports of a large percentage of American children having ADHD. Are the reports true?
What will be an ideal response?
• Symptoms
- problems sustaining attention
- overactivity
- lack of impulse control
- difficulty concentrating
- easily distracted
• Treatment
- stimulant medication
- behavior management program
• Reports are not true; only about 4% to 6% of children have ADHD.
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