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The answer to this question is of much debate. ADHD is more commonly diagnosed today than in the past, but it is not known whether it is because doctors today are better able to diagnose it or if the environment is more toxic leading to more ADHD cases.
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Do children with ADHD eat lead pencils?
No, there are far more ADHD's than lead pencils eaten or in total. By the way did you know that there is no (toxic) Lead in pencils anyway? And still, why should ADHD's eat pencils??
Are emeralds more common than quartz?
no
Why is there more people with asthma now than in the past?
because the world is dirty.
Why phenotype are more common in a population than others?
Fitness.
How are today's maps more accurate than maps of the past?
Because as humans have explored the world more and more maps are getting more and more accurate.
Why do people have adhd and how did they get it And do you get adhd when you were a baby?
ADHD is genetic and is more common in boys then girls. You can grow out of it but only 50% do. ADHD is more of a child form of ADD which affects mostly adults rather than children. It affects your brain mainly.. You do not usually show symptoms of ADHD until you are about 5 or 6 yrs old. I would google it. good advice, ik.
What are some adhd symptoms in children?
The most common symptoms of adhd in children are the lack of ability to concentrate on one topic for more than a short period of time. they can't keep their attention on one thing.
Are adults with ADHD more susceptible to contracting multiple sclerosis than others?
There is no connection between ADHD and M/S.
Are women more prone to ADD and ADHD than men?
No. Many more males have ADD and/or ADHD than females. Some of this may be because symptoms are easier to detect in boys. Girls have more subtle symptoms. Boys tend to be more physical when distracted than girls.
Do guys like girls with ADHD?
Yes guys do like girls with ADHD because they will be more active than other girls and you might get a surprise
Do children with ADHD eat lead pencils?
No, there are far more ADHD's than lead pencils eaten or in total. By the way did you know that there is no (toxic) Lead in pencils anyway? And still, why should ADHD's eat pencils??
What is used more ADD or ADHD?
ADHD is a term used more than ADD. Officially, ADHD is the main medical term for the condition. As stated in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) which is published by APA (American Psychiatric Association), there are 3 subtypes of ADHD, one of which is also called ADD.
What term is used more ADD or ADHD?
ADHD is a term used more than ADD. Officially, ADHD is the main medical term for the condition. As stated in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) which is published by APA (American Psychiatric Association), there are 3 subtypes of ADHD, one of which is also called ADD.
Do ADHD mom's have ADHD kids?
In some cases they do. There can be genetic reasons that contribute to ADHD. However, shared lifestyles can also be at the root of attention problems, including ADHD. A mother and her child will more than likely share a similar diet, similar recreation, television viewing habits, emotional states. All of that can influence ADHD. See Book - Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Parent and Educator's Guidebook for information on the genetic and lifestyle balance of ADHD.
What is the prevalence of ADHD in the US?
About 3 to 5 percent of school-age children in the United States are thought to have AdHD. This means for a classroom of 20 to 30 students, on average there is one child with ADHD. Boys are four time more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Are boys more likely to get ADHD than girls are?
The science isn't entirely sure. The statistics show more boys are diagnosed with ADHD, but many psychiatrists argue that girls are less likely to display hyperactive behavior and therefore not likely to be diagnosed.
Graphite is more common than diamond?
Yes, graphite is more common than diamond.
