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What is ADHD?

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Signs and Symptoms It is normal for […]

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What is Autism?

Key Facts * Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. * About 1 in 100 children has autism. * Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. * The abilities and needs of autistic people vary […]

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