Hearing problems. If you can’t hear well, it’s hard to pay attention — and easy to get distracted. … Learning or cognitive disabilities. … Sleep problems. … Depression or anxiety. … Substance abuse. What is ADHD most commonly misdiagnosed as? Misdiagnosed ADHD Symptom: Sleep Problems Sleep apnea is a commonRead More →
The estimated number of children ever diagnosed with ADHD, according to a national 2016 parent survey,1 is 6.1 million (9.4%). This number includes: 388,000 children aged 2–5 years. 2.4 million children aged 6–11 years. … Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls (12.9% compared to 5.6%).Read More →
Studies indicate that promoting the earlier release of melatonin results in a marked decline of ADHD symptoms. The blue-blocking glasses provide better sleep, according to the scientists. Why do glasses have yellow lenses? Yellow and amber tints reduce the impact of blue light in these conditions. Yellow tinted lenses alsoRead More →
This is a great question, and the short answer is “yes.” ADHD symptoms are something that exist on a spectrum or a continuum. But the longer answer is a little bit more complicated. There are two important factors to consider — the type of symptoms a child has and howRead More →