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The purpose of this paper was to examine and present attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a social disability. The overall outcomes from the literature indicate how children with ADHD and social disability display similar behavior patterns (e.g., conduct disorders, attention problems, and difficulties in family functioning). Other difficulties found with ADHD children were low self-esteem, bad reputations among peers, conflicts in friendships, problems in social skills, and difficulty in overcoming self-centeredness in social skills. Early identification of social disability, however, may result in provision of preventative services, such as suggested parent and mentor methods, and maximization of the chances for positive experiences in school, extracurricular activities, and the neighborhood. These services are recommended, and success depends on effort and consistent implementation of procedures.
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Gentschel, D.A., McLaughlin, T.F. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Social Disability: Characteristics and Suggested Methods of Treatment. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 12, 333–347 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009432130076
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