According to ADDmagazine.com see reference here, about 6.1 million (9.4%) of children between the ages of 2 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADD.
This figure includes:
And nearly two thirds of children with ADD have at least one other condition such as anxiety, depression, autism, and learning disorders.
These numbers are a snapshot of the difficulties that children, teens, and adults manage everyday while trying to figure out their emotional and mental needs.
As a parent of an ADD child or teen, you are already acutely aware of the challenges that come with this unique type of brain. You deserve a huge hug and a big medal.
Let's gather some more information about ADD and chat a bit more about what we can do to help our kids and how you can get the support you need.