ADHD cases in Hispanic children have risen by as much as 83 percent in the past decade, a recent report has said. The increase in the number was reported by a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology.

It was reported by Fox News Latino that between 2003 and 2011, the number of Hispanic children aged 5 to 17 diagnosed with ADHD increased from 4.2 percent to 7.7 percent. This is the largest reported increase of any racial or ethnic group. Despite these numbers, the disorder is still reportedly more prevalent among white and black children, coming in at 14 and 12.8 percent respectively.

Researchers have speculated that the surge in diagnosed ADHD cases in the Hispanic community can be traced back to two factors: awareness and language.

"There could be greater knowledge of the signs of ADHD in the school system and among parents, leading to more parents having their children assessed," said Sean Cleary, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Public Health at George Washington University, in a report with Fox News Latino.

ADHD is said to be the most common mental disorder in children, reports Newsweek. Those who are diagnosed are said to be hyperactive, struggle with impulse control and often times have trouble concentrating, especially in school. 

The survey was conducted among 190,000 children. It was found that reported ADHD cases have dramatically increased by 43 percent. It was also found that the number of girls with ADHD rose by 55 percent, which is significantly higher than the male population, which only came in at 40 percent.

Cleary also notes that proper authorities, like parents, are doing a better job at recognizing the symptoms of the disorder. ADHD has been stereotyped as something that only boys get. However, health workers and the public now have a greater understanding of the disorder. 

"The signs and symptoms that are in girls are different. They are internalizing, more than externalizing ... more withdrawn, less [the] verbal aggression seen in a boy, which may be loud, shouting and physical," said Cleary.

The professor adds that ADHD should not be taken lightly. The disorder has gained much backlash from many critics saying that people tend to overdiagose children. Cleary added that not diagnosing children could lead to difficulties in the children as they grow older.

"A lack of treatment can lead to difficulties into adulthood," he told the website, "specifically related to employment, getting a job and maintaining a job."