What percentage of students with ADHD also have other disorders?

Many children with ADHD also have other disorders According to a national 2016 parent survey,1 6 in 10 children with ADHD had at least one other mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder: About 5 in 10 children with ADHD had a behavior or conduct problem. About 3 in 10 children with ADHD had anxiety.

Are people with ADHD more likely to have mental disorders?

ADHD, just like any other neurological condition, is often associated with mental disorder comorbidity. More than 60\% children with ADHD are reported to have one or more co-existing mental health conditions.

What is comorbid conduct disorder?

It is characterized by a variety of chronic antisocial behaviors, a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the basic rights of others, major age-appropriate societal norms, or both.

Why is ADHD not considered a learning disability?

ADHD is not a learning disability, as it does not affect a person’s ability to learn a specific skill set, such as reading, writing, or mathematics. However, some effects of ADHD, such as difficulty concentrating, can lead to some challenges in learning.

Does ADHD count as an intellectual disability?

Along with autism, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, vision impairment and others, ADHD is also considered a developmental disability.

Is ADHD just a personality type?

Murray: You might say that a symptom of ADHD is really just an extreme of the personality trait. That’s probably an overly simplistic way of looking at that. ADHD is really not defined by any one symptom.

Does ADHD predict the risk of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?

Method: A review of literature was done using EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Medline databases. Results: Eighteen prospective studies (n = 5,501) showed that ADHD with and without comorbid conduct disorder (CD) is a strong predictor for the risk of later development of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

Can personality disorders co-occur with ADD/ADHD?

Complicating the diagnostic task further, roughly 80 percent of adults with ADHD reportedly have at least one co-occurring psychiatric disorder sometime during their lifetime, and personality disorders often co-occur with ADD/ADHD.

How many children with ADHD have behavior problems?

About 5 in 10 children with ADHD had a behavior or conduct problem. About 3 in 10 children with ADHD had anxiety. Other conditions affecting children with ADHD: depression, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette Syndrome. Did you know? Treatment for ADHD can include behavior therapy and medication.

Is it common to be misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD?

Yes, misdiagnoses of ADD/ADHD can be common. (Research into the shared brain changes and symptoms of ADD/ADHD and personality disorders only confirms this fact.) Even so, the above tips can help put you on the path towards a more accurate diagnosis.