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By Keath Low, About.com Guide to ADD / ADHD

Why Do Some Kids with ADHD Have Issues with Anger Control?

Friday August 22, 2008

There are a number of factors that may contribute to children’s angry reactions. Kids with ADHD often have a difficult time managing their emotions. They tend to feel things very deeply and can have a hard time modulating these feelings. Both children and adults with ADHD have greater emotional liability issues than those without ADHD. This means that moods can change very quickly and emotional reactions can easily be provoked.

Click on Understanding ADHD Children and Anger to read more.

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