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On an average, at least 3 to 5 percent of school going children has this disorder. But unfortunately till it is detected these children are labeled as dumb, naughty, miscreants, disruptive, bullies, unintelligent and more. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it’s not yet understood why. It is a neurological development disorder which becomes evident in childhood. Attention difficulties, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the three cardinal points of this disorder. Most children by the time they are 3 to 5 years of age learn to pay selective attention to tasks, that is do something for a certain amount of time without disruption. Children with this disorder find it difficult to maintain their attention and get distracted easily.

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On an average, at least 3 to 5 percent of school going children has this disorder. But unfortunately till it is detected these children are labeled as dumb, naughty, miscreants, disruptive, bullies, unintelligent and more. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it’s not yet understood why. It is a neurological development disorder which becomes evident in childhood. Attention difficulties, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the three cardinal points of this disorder. Most children by the time they are 3 to 5 years of age learn to pay selective attention to tasks, that is do something for a certain amount of time without disruption. Children with this disorder find it difficult to maintain their attention and get distracted easily.

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