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Some ADHD diagnoses are more difficult to make than others. Because many disorders "look like" ADHD, it is not always easy to determine whether the hyperactivity and/or inattention and/or impulsivity is caused by ADHD or another condition.
Thirty to 50 percent of individuals with ADHD also have a learning disability, difficulty regulating emotions (anxiety disorder, depression), anger, obsessive-compulsive disorder), and/or a tic disorder. It is essential to identify each problem and treat it appropriately.
Here is what you need to know about obsessive-compulsive disorder and its symptoms in order to differentiate the two.
This article comes from the Fall 2009 issue of ADDitude.
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