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The invisible struggle of girls with ADHD

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Ms Nicole Nonis recalls that school was a "huge challenge" for her.

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SINGAPORE - When Ms Nicole Nonis tells someone she has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she often gets this reaction: "Oh ya, I cannot sit still as well."
"People downplay ADHD," says the 21-year-old undergraduate, who is studying social work. "It's so much more than not being able to sit still and concentrate."
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