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Review These ADHD Types, Symptoms

Published on Wed Feb 27, 2013

Know what behaviors characterize the disorder. Read carefully what history your neurologist obtained and how the diagnosis was arrived. ADHD is a chronic condition with three subtypes of behaviors: 1) hyperactive-impulsive, 2) inattentive (formerly known as Attention Deficit Disorder [ADD]) and 3) hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive combined. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often persists into adulthood. Children with [...]
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