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The prevalence of ADHD within the age group of 5-11 years for both male and female children is 8.6%, whereas children in the age group of 12-17 years is 14.3%. [ 37 ] This difference between genders may reflect either a difference in susceptibility or that females with ADHD are less likely to be diagnosed than males. [ 38 ]
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In children, ADHD occurs with other disorders about two-thirds of the time. [66] Other neurodevelopmental conditions are common comorbidities. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), co-occurring at a rate of 21% in those with ADHD, affects social skills, ability to communicate, behaviour, and interests.
ADDitude magazine is a quarterly consumer publication about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) owned and operated by WebMD, LLC in New York, NY. It contains feature and service articles about ADD, ADHD and comorbid conditions including depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities like dyslexia.
Special interests can sometimes interfere with other areas of a person's life, such as school. [30] In children, incorporating a child's special interest into their education has been shown to improve learning outcomes, [ 31 ] [ 29 ] increase attention on learning topics [ 32 ] and teach behaviours such as sportsmanship. [ 33 ]
ADHD is a chronic condition, beginning in early childhood, and can persist throughout a person's lifetime. It is estimated that 33–66% of children with ADHD will continue to have significant ADHD-related symptoms persisting into adulthood, resulting in a significant impact on education, employment, and interpersonal relationships. [17] [18]
ASAN published a book for autistic people in college, called Navigating College Handbook. [45] The book was considered "the first of its kind". [45] In 2012, ASAN began the annual Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Summer Institute, [46] a week-long workshop teaching autistic students to engage in activism and advocacy on their campuses. [47]
The amygdala, cerebellum, and many other brain regions have been implicated in autism. [15]Unlike some brain disorders which have clear molecular hallmarks that can be observed in every affected individual, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease, autism does not have a unifying mechanism at the molecular, cellular, or systems level.