Navigating ADHD in Adopted Children: Embracing Challenges with Empathy and Resilience
According to research, children who have been adopted have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD, with rates as high as 20-30% among adoptees, compared to the general 9-11% in children. This intersection between adoption and ADHD raises important considerations for understanding and supporting these children. Internationally adopted children may exhibit ADHD-like symptoms more…