Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are the most commonly diagnosed disorders in sexually abused children from the ages of 3-12. […]
It is important to understand that when children are exposed to a traumatic event, in most cases, it results in a persistent disturbance in conduct, emotion, and cognition. Children with PTSD present with a combination of problems such as: impulsivity, distractibility, attention problems, emotional numbing, social avoidance, school failure, and regressed or delayed development. Yet these symptoms are also common in children suffering from ADHD. So without a full account of the child’s history, ADHD is often the most common diagnosis. […]
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