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AD/HD Myth or Reality? |
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In the early part of
the 20th Century hyperkinetic or hyperactivity disorders were diagnosed as
behavioral problems.
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The disorder has now
been recognized as a real illness and is treatable.
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AD/HD is the most
commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood and occurs in 3 to 5 percent of
school aged children.
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Boys are 4 times more
likely to have the disorder than girls.
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This disorder is
found in all cultures.
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Most doctors now
recognize AD/HD as a legitimate disorder, however, there are still a
handful of practitioners that believe this is a behavioral problem and
that children are not receiving adequate discipline.
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Research does not
support the popularly held views that AD/HD arises from excessive sugar
intake, food additives, excessive viewing of television, poor child
management by parents, or social and environmental factors such as poverty
or family chaos.
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