Compass Tookit: ADHD
Compass Toolkit
ADHD
Management involves a combination of medication and non-medication strategies.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many important facets of functioning.
While males tend to be diagnosed more often, many girls and children with predominantly inattentive symptoms go undiagnosed.
ADHD affects between 5-10% of children and adolescents.
Children & youth with ADHD struggle academically, in relationships, and have more behavior problems, including risk-taking behaviors during adolescence.
Presents as academic problems, behavioural problems (opposition, defiance, aggression), inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, low self-esteem, mood problems.
Management involves a combination of medication and non-medication strategies.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many important facets of functioning.
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Management involves a combination of medication and non-medication strategies.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many important facets of functioning.
Males tend to be diagnosed more often. However many girls, and children with predominantly inattentive symptoms go undiagnosed.
ADHD affects between 5-10% of children and adolescents.
Children & youth with ADHD struggle academically, in relationships, and have more behavior problems, including risk-taking behaviors during adolescence.
Presents as academic problems, behavioural problems (opposition, defiance, aggression), inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, low self-esteem, mood problems.
Management involves a combination of medication and non-medication strategies.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many important facets of functioning.
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