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Some of the Most Common Myths About ADHD

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Through our experience in dealing with mental health conditions and providing psychiatric evaluations, including ADHD, we have heard a lot of misconceptions about it. Allow us to debunk these myths and share facts to help you learn more about ADHD.

  • ADHD is not a real medical condition.
    ADHD is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, the National Institute of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and mental health professionals around the world as a medical condition. It is one of the most common medical conditions in children.
  • Those with ADHD only need to try harder.
    ADHD does not equal laziness or a lack of motivation. Most children and adults who have ADHD often try as hard as possible to pay attention. Their struggle with paying attention does not have anything to do with attitude.
  • Children with ADHD are all hyperactive.
    This is a common stereotype in children with ADHD. But hyperactivity is not always a symptom for every kid. And in some children who do have a symptom of hyperactivity, it usually lessens or goes away as they age.
  • ADHD is a learning disability.
    This is not true. While the symptoms of ADHD can make it a little difficult for learning, they don’t necessarily cause trouble in specific skills such as writing, reading, and math.

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