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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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