ADHD: Common but misunderstood condition

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The long holidays are here with us and the festive season is around the corner, for parents it's a time to catch up with the children and spend quality time together.

It also a good time to watch, analyze and evaluate for any conduct or behavioral issues that children may be exhibit, either due to habits picked from peers or normal developmental stages.