October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” highlights how differently the condition can look from one person to another.
Dr. Jim Saperstone from Community Care Pediatrics in Guilderland says ADHD is one of the most common mental health conditions in children, but many cases still go undiagnosed.
ADHD, he says, is much more than just hyperactivity. It can cause kids and adults to have trouble sitting still, focusing on one task, or managing their emotions. That frustration can spill into the classroom or home life, making it harder for children to learn and communicate…