In our look, over the past few weeks, at the problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis we came across some possible causes that seemed very straightforward and logical when you stop to think about them. I suppose most intelligent people would be able to come up with the hypothesis that giftedness or lack of sleep could cause [...]
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Lack of Sleep Possible (ADHD Misdiagnosis 3)
Over the past few weeks we had a look at the very real problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. The bottom line of much of that was said is that it is very important to research alternative explanations for ‘ADD like symptoms’ before meekly accepting a diagnosis. This is because it is, sadly, often the case that [...]
Gifted or ADHD? (ADHD Misdiagnosis 2)
Last week we started our look at the huge problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. The true extent of this problem becomes apparent when you stop to analyse the diagnosis rates over the past decade and also the rate at which ADD/ADHD medication is prescribed. The results of such an analysis will astound you! When plotted on [...]
The Problem of ADD/ADHD Misdiagnosis (1): Why it Happens
Being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD can be one of the most life changing experiences imaginable. This is because this diagnosis will often lead to some very radical interventions (with medication on top of the list) being suggested as ways of managing the condition. Most people meekly accept this diagnosis and, with it, the costly and severe [...]
Pseudo versus Real ADD
Just when you were getting comfortable with the thought that you or a loved one might have ADD, here’s something that’s likely to catch you off guard: there is such a thing known as pseudo-ADD, or an Add type illness born out of the society in which we live! Think about symptoms of ADD [...]
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