Approximately 3.5% of people in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD. Let’s learn a little bit about it and a few ways to help!
Every October, we take some time to learn about ADHD during ADHD Awareness Month. It’s a chance to understand what it’s all about, clear up some of the confusion around it, and show support to those living with it. Whether you have ADHD or know someone who does, this month is all about learning, sharing stories, and making sure everyone feels understood and supported. Read on for some more information from DealDash. — Read full post
The picture above says it all – October is ADHD awareness month. Let’s learn more about ADHD.
To start off with, ADHD is nothing to be ashamed of – approximately 11% of children and 5% of adults in the US have been diagnosed with either ADHD or and ADD. They both refer to the same disorder, the only difference is that some people have hyperactivity and some people don’t. ADHD is not contagious, but it can be hereditary.
Some very common problems of someone with ADD (without hyperactivity) are:
trouble paying attention to details, as well as staying focused on
