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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

Does my child have ADHD or are they just a livewire?

ADHD awareness is on the rise – yet it can still sometimes be tricky for parents and carers to know whether their child is affected or not.

It’s estimated that 5% of children in the UK have ADHD, according to the charity ADHD UK. And while the condition has previously been stereotypically associated with ‘disruptive’ and ‘naughty’ behaviour, particularly in young boys, it is now understood to be far more complex and nuanced than that.

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