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What Is ADHD?

ADHD by the Numbers According to the National Health Interview Survey 2011–2013, which reports a on a wide range of health topics in the United States, 9.5 percent of children ages 4 to 17 were diagnosed with ADHD during that period. Out of that number:

• 2.7 percent were between the ages of 4 and 5. • 9.5 percent were between the ages of 6 and 11. • 11.8 percent were between the ages of 12 and 17.

People with ADHD may find it difficult to turn ideas into actions. They sometimes have a hard time explaining their thought processes to others. Some are chronic underachievers who flounder in school, work, or personal relationships, while others are quite driven and achieve at a high level. But regardless of their success, having ADHD causes a lot of frustration, and people who have to deal with it are often moody and angry. Interestingly, some people

Educational Video Scan this code for a video about people who have thrived with ADHD.

with ADHD are creative and are applauded for thinking “outside the box” and finding creative solutions to perplexing problems. They look at life from an unusual perspective and have remarkable strength. Celebrities such as the performer Justin Timberlake, business tycoon Richard Branson, and actor Will Smith all have ADHD. Some

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