Conquering Attention Deficit Disorder: 51 total pages.

characteristics, as well as the hyperactivity and impulsivity traits, to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Old school has it that children outgrew ADHD during adolescent years, mainly because hyperactivity generally seemed to decrease throughout teenage years. But the fact that a lot of the symptoms carry on into adult years is now accepted and has erased that former belief. As a matter of fact, some research has reported that approximately 2 percent to 4 percent of adults suffer from some ADHD symptoms. Among children and adults, many of those afflicted handle their ADHD and lead successful lives. However, many others have reported strained relationships, depression, work, social, school and dependency problems, and other negative issues. Overall, the keys to success have been early recognition of the disorder and prompt treatment. So we'll focus on these two important issues. ADD in Adults Since the concept that ADD occurs in adults is a fairly new concept over the past decade or so, much more information is available

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