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As many as one third of children with ADHD have one or more additional or coexisting conditions. Adults with ADHD show an even higher incidence. The most common of these are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral problems, learning and language disabilities.

Related Conditions
As many as one third of children with ADHD have one or more additional or coexisting conditions. Adults with ADHD show an even higher incidence. The most common of these are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral problems, learning and language disabilities.

Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders are characterized by extreme worry, fear and nervousness.

Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Between 30 and 50 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD also have disruptive behaviors such as those seen in oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Mood Disorders
The most common mood disorders include depression and bipolar Disorder.

Tourette Syndrome
A small percentage of individuals with ADHD also have a neurological disorder called Tourette syndrome.

Learning Disabilities
Approximately 20 to 30 percent of children with ADHD also have a specific learning disability.

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