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- Impulsiveness
- Disorganization
- Poor time management skills
- Trouble multitasking
- Excessive activity or restlessness
- Low frustration tolerance
- Brain injury- Exposure to environmental risks during pregnancy or at a young age- Premature delivery- Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy
Therapies used for ADHD:
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- Psycho education- Social skills training- Behavior therapy- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- Parent training and education programs
- Setting up time to plan- Creating a tool kit- Performing self-care- Building self-esteem
- You can call the ADDA (800) 939-1019 and join a support group by becoming an ADDA member
- Sharing stories about people who live with ADHD or people who care for someone who has ADHD can lessen the stigma about ADHD. (sharing stories increase awareness for people who listen to the story.)