ADHD Awareness Month: Understanding a Shared Experience

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October 11, 2022 CCIDS News

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood (CDC, What is ADHD?). October is ADHD Awareness Month and the theme for 2022 is Understanding a Shared Experience.

Here are some other helpful resources:

7 Facts You Need to Know About ADHD (PDF)
ADHD Awareness Month Facebook Page
Myths about ADHD
National Resource Center on ADHD
Story of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (YouTube)

Photo credit: ADHD Awareness image courtesy of the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition