
7 Myths (and Truths) About ADHD #adhd
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What myth about ADHD bothers you the most as a parent or educator?
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Myths and misnomers follow an ADHD diagnosis.
Other myths might include the suggestion that kids tend to outgrow ADHD in good time. That isn’t the case and these parents need to be proactive when it comes to the right solution. They should anticipate some of the challenges that ADHD kids face in the classroom. These students are the way of the future and people want to understand ADHD.
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Myths and lies about ADHD persist, despite 100+ years of medical research and data. Too many people today question the validity of ADHD.
"Key Takeaways:
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When a child with ADHD blurts out in class it’s because of brain chemistry, not bad parenting.
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For over 50 years ADHD medications have been proven safe and effective.
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Many people with ADHD can do just about anything because they have above-average intelligence.

