GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
ADHD
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0
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1
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2 or more
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms must be present in two or more settings (for example, at home or school or with friends or relatives) and interfere with the quality of social or school functioning. Parents who think their child may have ADHD should talk to their health care provider.
Detailed explanation-2: -ADHD often lasts into adulthood. To diagnose ADHD in adults and adolescents age 17 years or older, only 5 symptoms are needed instead of the 6 needed for younger children. Symptoms might look different at older ages.
Detailed explanation-3: -ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they’re noticeable as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they may continue into adulthood. ADHD occurs more often in males than in females, and behaviors can be different in boys and girls.
Detailed explanation-4: -The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be categorised into 2 types of behavioural problems: inattentiveness (difficulty concentrating and focusing) hyperactivity and impulsiveness.