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... ages of 5&10. The condition is present throughout the school years and statistics show that up to 60% of children can carry some symptoms into adulthood. The core features of ADD/ADHD are Impulsiveness, excessive inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity. They can be present singly or together as a combination. They must cause difficulty in two or more settings i.e.: school, home. And there must be no other reason for them. A diagnosis cannot be made if these core features are not present. There are many complications c...more

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ADD the facts: Hidden Disabilties.... (631 words)
by mr-wizard - written on 24/08/01 (Very useful, 91 readings)
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As our children grow, nearly all will on occasion test the boundaries and challenge authority. Most of these children will adhere to the guidance given by their parents. However some don't. Some children are a parenting nightmare, so difficult are these children that their parents approach their doctor for assistance in getting to the bottom of the problem. Most of these problems are rectified with the right parental approach. Some are not. There is an internationally recognised medical condition of brain dysfunction with secondary educational, behavioural and other difficulties. It's name Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit ...

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