Have you ever had trouble concentrating, found it hard to sit still, interrupted others during a conversation or acted impulsively without thinking things through? Can you recall times when you daydreamed or had difficulty focusing on the task at hand? Most of us can picture acting this way from time to time. But for some people, these and other exasperating behaviors are uncontrollable, persistently plaguing their day-to-day existence and interfering with their ability to form lasting friendships or succeed in school, at home and in the workforce.
Unlike a broken bone or cancer, ADHD does not show physical signs that can be detected on an X-ray or through a blood test. In addition, many physical and psychological problems can yield symptoms that mimic those that people with ADHD commonly display. Although doctors do not know what causes ADHD, they can diagnose it and provide treatments that can help alleviate the symptoms. There are many resources where families can get the tools they need to better handle problem behaviors when they arise.
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