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Parents often have questions or concerns regarding specific diagnoses. Our terms pages are not meant to help you diagnose your student, however, they can serve as a tool to gather information and potential solutions.

ADHD Affects approximately 8% - 10% Of The U.S Population - School Age. x

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TERMS > Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
DEFINITION WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHAT YOU CAN DO
Q: What are some characteristics associaled with ADHD? Making careless mistakes in schoolwork; Difficulty sustaining attention to tasks; Not listening to what is being said; Difficulty organizing tasks and activities; Losing and misplacing belongings; Fidgeting and squirming in seat; Talking excessively; Interrupting or intruding on others; Difficulty playing quietly. Q: What are some other diagnoses that can mimic ADHD that we should rule out first? Sensory Integration Dysfunction Learning-Related Visual Problems Nutrition Allergies Normal Child Under 7