ADHD
Jennifer Ramos Health-6 10/16/15
Definition
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
CAUSES
Nothing can cause ADHD. It is family orientated.
symptoms may include:
- Fidgeting
- Inability to sit still
- Impatient
- May interrupt others
Treatment
- Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCI)
age specific
ADHD is most common in toddlers. The average age for diagnosis is 7 years old.
agencies
CHADD - The National Resource on ADHD
Website: www.chadd.org
Location: 4601 presidents drive suite 300 Lanham MD
Phone: 301-306-7070
great lakes academy
Website: http://www.greatlakesacademy.com/
Location: 6000 Custer Road, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 972-517-7498
charis hills camp
Website: http://www.charishills.org/index
Location: 498 Faulkner Rd, Sunset, TX, United States
Phone: 940-964-2145
background
- 6.4 million have been diagnosed with ADHD.
- 42% increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past 8 years.