Mental and developmental disorders in childhood comprise of various neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that have serious adverse impacts on the child’s psychological and social well-being. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) And Hyperkinetic Disorder (HKD) are two of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral and developmental disorders in the pediatric population. Around 7.2% of children are globally affected by ADHD.
Their core symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and disability to maintain attention throughout an activity. They often have comorbid difficulties such as developmental delays, specific learning problems, emotional and behavioral disorders and so on.
