Research abstract

ADHD And Anxiety Often Go Together

It takes time but there is help for children with ADHD and anxiety! Be a better parent!

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If your child has both ADHD as well as anxiety, life can become a lot more challenging for both parents and their kids. In today’s stress-filled world, kids can get hit the hardest. Kids who have ADHD are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder and a lot more than the other kids. Kids that have ADHD have a lot of trouble with what are called executive functions. It is hard for them to manage these complex feelings.

Key takeaways

  1. A child diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety should be properly taken care of by doing what works for the child
  2. ADHD and anxiety disorder can have similar symptoms and can be sometimes tough to handle.
  3. ADHD can result in function difficulties and social differences
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.