Research shows that two similar learning disabilities need two different treatment programs

A study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, shows that while attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and fetal alcohol syndrome have similar symptoms, such as poor academic performance, treatment should not be universal.

Researchers found that children with ADHD demonstrated deficiencies in memory and concentration. Meanwhile, individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome experienced difficulties in number comparison.

Researchers say that while both conditions exhibit difficulties in number processing abilities, the exact cause of the deficiency is likely to be different. Furthermore, they added that they are currently seeking to pinpoint the brain areas affected by each disorder, which could lead to more specialized treatment for the symptoms.

Enrolling children into boarding schools is a way to provide help for troubled teens who suffer from symptoms of ADHD. These learning institutions can provide individualized therapy and education designed to help individuals overcome their condition and succeed academically.

According to a 2007 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 5.4 million children between the ages 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD.