... not just in children, it can also be found in adults. ADD symptoms in adults and children are similar and include difficulty focusing, rapid speech, impulsiveness, excessive irritability, and organizational problems. Dr. David Goodman, an assistant professor of psychiatry at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, notes an important aspect of ADHD in adults so it is not confused with behaviors ... a genetic component since it runs in families. According to the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association, studies show that if one person in a family is diagnosed with ADD, there is...

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