ADHD Myths & Facts
Myths and lies about ADHD persist, more than 100 years after the condition was first recognized by the medical community. To end the stigma, begin by separating fact from fiction here.
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The ADDitude Guide to ADHD Awareness Month 2022
This ADHD Awareness Month, ADDitude is exploring Complex ADHD — the fact that attention deficit...
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It boggles the mind, but people still question the validity of an attention deficit diagnosis. When a...
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Your Free Guide to Debunking Annoying ADHD Myths
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7 Myths (and Truths) About ADHD
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“ADHD Is Not a Real Superpower. Claiming It Is Helps No One.”
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Don’t Mistake Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms for Bad Behavior
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