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Knowing More About ADHD | |
File name | Knowing More About ADHD |
File Description | Prevalence begins in childhood and can affect all areas of a patient's life. 3% - 5% of school-aged children-2 million children in the US (National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)) Boys outnumber girls 3 to 1 (Mental Health America) However, girls may be under diagnosed. Predominantly inattentive (ADHD/I) difficulty paying attention struggles to concentrate and complete tasks forgetful and easily distracted poor organizational skills, lethargic, sluggish, shy, anxious or constantly daydreaming most often diagnosed in adolescent girls, and is diagnosed if six or more symptoms of inattention have persisted for more than six months, according to the American Psychiatric Association |
Category Name | Psychology |
Subject Name | Developmental Psychology |
Module Name | Exceptional children |
Micro Category Name | Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD |
Level | Bachleors |
File Type | PPT |
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