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ADHD often isn’t properly recognised by society, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

MORE than six in 10 parents of children with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD) feel the condition isn’t properly recognised by society. Over eight in 10 feel judged by other parents, and almost half feel judged by family members. So says a new survey conducted by support group HADD.

While learning and physical disabilities get a lot of sympathy, the same isn’t true of ADHD, says HADD vice-chair Kate Carr-Fanning.