Doctors believe that ADHD is a genetic disorder. Researchers are focusing on finding the genes that can cause the disorder. They believe that mothers that smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or take other drugs during their pregnancy may increase their children's risk of ADHD.
There is no “cure” for ADHD, but only about half of the diagnosed children will continue to have troublesome symptoms as adults. However, most adults are able to find adaptive ways to accommodate their ADHD while others simply learn to bette control their behavior and mask their difficulties. One of the most beautiful women in the acting industry is vastly known for her roles that portray a sexy tough women, she is especially known from the movie series Fast and Furious. What is not so known about her is that she is diagnosed with ADHD. Michelle refused to take any medication to help and address the issue, but feared that it might interfere with her dream of becoming a writer and a director. A "scatter brain" is what she calls herself when speaking of her ADHD because she says she has a hard time focusing when she is alone. Nonetheless, Rodriguez fought against her disorder and became a very successful actress. …show more content…
ADHD begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
Approx. 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD since 2011
About 3 in 4 children with ADHD received medicine
% of children with ADHD continues to increase, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 to 11% in 2011
ADHD diagnosis rates increased approx. 3% ea. Year
13.25 of boys get diagnosed while only 5.6& of girls get
There is no “cure” for ADHD, but only about half of the diagnosed children will continue to have troublesome symptoms as adults. However, most adults are able to find adaptive ways to accommodate their ADHD while others simply learn to bette control their behavior and mask their difficulties. One of the most beautiful women in the acting industry is vastly known for her roles that portray a sexy tough women, she is especially known from the movie series Fast and Furious. What is not so known about her is that she is diagnosed with ADHD. Michelle refused to take any medication to help and address the issue, but feared that it might interfere with her dream of becoming a writer and a director. A "scatter brain" is what she calls herself when speaking of her ADHD because she says she has a hard time focusing when she is alone. Nonetheless, Rodriguez fought against her disorder and became a very successful actress. …show more content…
ADHD begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
Approx. 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD since 2011
About 3 in 4 children with ADHD received medicine
% of children with ADHD continues to increase, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 to 11% in 2011
ADHD diagnosis rates increased approx. 3% ea. Year
13.25 of boys get diagnosed while only 5.6& of girls get