ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about one in 20 people has ADHD. ADHD has been extensively researched by physicians for more than 60 years. It’s listed as an officially recognized condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by the American…
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