ADHD in Childhood May Mean Financial Struggles Later
Children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to lag behind their peers long after they leave school, earning less as adults and living with their parents longer, a new study finds. This is often true even if the hallmark symptoms of the disorder -- including inability to focus, hyperactivity, fidgetiness and impulsivity -- appear to have abated...The study was published online recently in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
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