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ADHD Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is when a child has a hard time staying on track or doing only one thing at a time. They tend to get bored of the thing they are currently doing and turn to something else. Children who have ADHD are classified as hyperactive, they can never focus on anything specific, they tend to not be able to listen to directions and they have impulsive behaviour. A child with ADHD usually does not do well within school, seeing as they cannot focus on the task at hand. This can make it difficult for them to make friends or earn good grades. (Mental health information, 2008). ADHD is said to be connected to Conduct Disorder(CD) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder(ODD) (Lopez-Duran, 2010)

As the child grows they can out grow ADHD but 2 out of 5 adults will still have some problems because of their disorder. Also if it is not treated as a child the problems can get worse, the adult can now be aggressive and disobedient. (Mental health information, 2008). Treatments for ADHD can help a child with their behaviour towards school, and socially. Treatments are to keep a positive mind, eating a healthier diet, exercising, trying to get a good night sleep, there is also the therapy method that can help the child out, there are also medications out there that can help you out, but it is important that the other treatments are used as well. Parents also need to set a routine for the child to meet certain expectations. (Block & Smith, 2011) Children with ADHD and conduct disorder have a higher percentage of delinquency, such as stealing, drug habits, dropping out of school, ect. Even if they have been properly treated for ADHD. (Lopez-Duran, 2010)

A child with ADHD will be very hard to handle, they won’t be able to focus, and will always get bored of what they are doing. They can get better with the help of family, routines, therapy and eating healthy. CD can pose a conflict with the child’s life. Managing this disorder helps create a safer and happier environment for both the child and its surrounding.