What are some negative effects of ADHD in children?

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  1. Dr. Douglas Severance
     
    Dr. Douglas Severance answered:
    Some negative effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids may include the following:

    - poor school performance
    - low grades on tests, even though they studied
    - serious worries or anxiety about school
    - refusal to sleep
    - refusal to join enrichment activities
    - physical complaints
    - increased activity, fidgeting, movement
    - night terrors or nightmares
    - aggressive behavior
    - disobedience
    - temper fits
    - desire to harm self or others
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    Some negative effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids may include the following: - poor school performance - low grades on tests, even though they studied - serious worries or anxiety about school - refusal to sleep... More