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Ain¡¦t Misbehavin¡¨ Many adults and children suffer with an inability to concentrate, are very unorganized, and can¡¦t seem to focus on just one project at any given time. Some would say children are just bad, undisciplined and wanting attention. Adults seem to never finish what they start. With an array of varying symptoms Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is the name given to this widely misunderstood disorder that affects many people. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most common mental health problem in children. This disorder affects 2 to 5 percent of all children. About one-third of these children have learning problems such as Dysgraphia; difficulty writing legibly and Dyslexia; difficulty reading. About one-half have behavior problems, which may include breaking rules, talking back or talking out of turn, and fighting. ADHD occurs in 7 times more boys than in girls. Studies show that ADHD stems from biological causes. Factors which may include: „X Substance abuse during pregnancy „X Smoking during pregnancy „X Various illnesses during pregnancy „X Long and difficult labor „X Being short of oxygen during birth „X The umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby¡¦s