With current treatments being largely reliant on pharmaceuticals and behavioral therapy, there is a need for more innovative approaches that can help provide personalized treatment for those diagnosed with this disorder.
In the study Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary School Children, conducted in Coimbatore, India, researchers found that ADHD prevalence was higher than the global estimate, at 11.32%. The highest prevalence was found at ages 9 and 10 (both with a rate of 26.4%).