Frequently Asked Questions about ADD/ADHD
1. Is it true that boys have ADHD more often than girls?
The short answer is “yes” – 3 to 6 times more boys.
The longer answer is that girls may be under diagnosed because they typically display less severe social problems. Boys are more at risk of developing almost every behavioural or emotional problem.
2. Do ADHD children also have other significant problems?
Yes. The following is an incomplete list of problems commonly seen with ADHD.
- learning disabilities
- disruptive behaviour disorders (ODD, CD, etc.)
- anxiety disorder
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- major depression
- bipolar
- tics
- sleep disorder
- non compliance
- temper tantrums
- low self esteem