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How do you tell ADHD-induced from normal behavior?

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Behaviors can be judged as normal or "problem" ADD by evaluating them in relation to the person's age and developmental maturity. For example, the same behaviors that are acceptable in a 5-year old may be problematic for a 10-year old.

Problem behaviors are also long lasting, tend to occur more often and create more problems as time goes on. Children with ADD/ADHD will have more problems than other children their age experience in the same settings.

It's not worth it to try anyway, since negative labels aren't helpful, especially for children. Instead, focus on correcting certain behaviors.

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