The impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on children's quality of life has been confirmed by new research.
The international survey of parents in nine countries, co-ordinated by the World Federation of Mental Health, shows 87 per cent of parents were worried that their child's ADHD would threaten their academic success. Nine out of 10 UK parents felt having a child with ADHD disrupted family life and 70 per cent were worried their child's symptoms might result in them being excluded from social activities.
Nearly all parents supported the view that children should be given the opportunity to receive medication for ADHD.
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