Could someone you love have ADHD?

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While there's still no cure for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD), there are more options than ever for effectively treating this

common condition. If someone you love has ADHD, visit our Health Center,

where you'll discover the advice and information you need to help him or her

lead a happy and fulfilling life.

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Q & A: Understanding ADHD

Q: My son gets frustrated easily. Does he have ADHD?

A: Specific symptoms vary from child to child, although generally a child

with ADHD will have difficulty organizing work, be easily distracted, give

the impression he didn't hear the teacher...

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Q: What other disorders can be associated in a child with ADHD?

A: Behavior disorders, which involve frequent outbursts of extremely

negative, angry or mean behavior, affect up to one-third of all children who

have ADHD.

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Dr. Blair Hammond is associate clerkship director in the Department of

Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, where her focus is on general

pediatrics, pediatric medical education, and advocacy.