Jacob Rosenbaum
4/27/15
Writing Assignment #4

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or (ADHD) is a disorder that affects many people across the world. It causes problems for kids by shortening their attention span, with learning and doing well in school, with keeping friends, and overall function within society. The cause of ADHD is not yet known, although scientists say that genes play a role. ADHD causes problems not only in youth, but also as a child becomes an adult, they encounter problems keeping a job, and having solid relationships with others as well as assimilating into their community. Research has shown that finding out if a child has ADHD as early as possible is very important because children who...

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