Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a social disability: Characteristics and suggested methods of treatment

The purpose of this paper was to examine and present attention deficit hype ractivity disorder (ADHD) as a social disability. The overall outcomes from the literature indicate how children with ADHD and social disability displ ay similar behaviour patterns (e.g., conduct disorders, attention problems, and difficulties in family functioning). Other difficulties found with ADH D children were low self-esteem, bad reputations among peers, conflicts in friendships, problems in social skills, and difficulty in overcoming self-c enteredness in social skills. Early identification of social disability, ho wever, may result in provision of preventative services, such as suggested parent and mentor methods, and maximization of the chalices for positive ex periences in school, extracurricular activities, and the neighborhood. Thes e services are recommended and success depends on effort and consistent imp lementation of procedures.