Myomancy ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism

A discussion on ADD Forums, a site that does exactly what it says on the side of the tin, threw up these tit-bits of data:
“The Utah survey found approximately 24 % of male inmates to have ADD/ADHD with classical clinical findings. Other studies and our own experience have led us to believe that upwards of 40% of our residents in a medium security prison have the findings along the Tourette/ADD spectrum. If you separate out the nonviolent, impulsive criminals (whom I term my basic, charming and even lovable car thieves and traffic offenders), the percentage is much greater“
ADHD eZine
“researchers found that significantly higher percentages of individuals with ADHD had been arrested (39 percent vs. 20 percent), convicted of a crime (28:11), and incarcerated (9:1)“.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for the Criminal Justice System
“ADHD: new evidence of crime link; advocacy group calls for research on role of diet, food additives” Crime Times
Thanks to Andrew of Big’s Place, a helpful collection of resources on mental health issues.
Previously on Myomancy: The Curse of Illiteracy, How Much Does ADHD Cost?, ADHD Problems Continue Into Adulthood