Associated Diagnoses

 

Conduct Disorder

Learning Disabilities

Tourette's Syndrome

Some not uncommon findings in ADHD children include:

Difficulty orienting themselves in space.....often manifested by running their hands down walls when they are in a new setting.

Poor social distance perception....watch at a large playground. The ADHD child is often "bounce out" of large play groups for failing to appreciate and follow the social norms.

Rapid, explosive anger that is quickly gone....this leaves those around them furious and upset, as they are still angry. The ADHD child is confused, as his anger has dissipated already.