Preparing for ADHD Awareness Month
- Published13 Sep 2021
- Author Cyrenna Cooper
- Source BrainFacts/SfN
Hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity characterize attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The World Health Organization estimates that ADHD 5-8% of children worldwide. The neurological disorder mostly affects boys and generally lasts into adulthood.
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