Interesting Facts About ADHD

The specifics of ADHD have been mentioned in previous posts, but in this post we’ll make an attempt to state some interesting facts about ADHD that you may not have known, adapted from various sources.

• People with ADHD don’t have trouble paying attention. They have difficulty paying attention to the right things, such as finishing assignments or listening to instructions. One diagnosed with the disorder may play video games with full concentration and for long periods of time. (1)
• People with ADHD have it for life. Although it may not always be noticed or even a problem, it can occur in episodes during one’s life. (1)
• There are many different types of ADHD. (2)
• ADHD varies from individual to individual. (3)
• ADHD can be diagnosed as early as age 3. (4)
• ADHD and ADD are the same thing, contrary to popular belief. (4)
• About 4-6% of the United States population has ADHD, which is about 8-9 million adults. (5)

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Works Cited

1) "8 New Facts About ADHD." Parents Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

2) "ADHD Fact Sheet - Attention Deficit Disorder Association." ADHD Fact Sheet - Attention Deficit Disorder Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

3) "CommonHealth." CommonHealth RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

4) "PATRIC::Taxon Overview." PATRIC::Taxon Overview. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

5) "Staphylococcal Infections: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.