BUSTING THE MYTHS ABOUT ADHD

THE MYTHS ABOUT ADHD

ADHD doesn’t exist

It’s just bad parenting

Kids with “ADHD” eat too much sugar and watch too much TV

It’s just a phase – they’ll outgrow it

People who have ADHD are stupid or lazy - they never amount to anything

MYTH #1: ADHD ISN’T REAL

THE TRUTH:

Neurological condition, inactivity

Scans show difference in the brain

As real as asthma, epilepsy

Medication controls, not cures

MYTH #2: IT’S JUST BAD PARENTING

THE TRUTH:

Kids with ADHD lack control

“Normal” techniques often don’t work

Parents try even harder

Parenting ADHD child can affect parent’s confidence

MYTH #3: TOO MUCH SUGAR AND TV

THE TRUTH:

Genetic, hereditary condition

No proof of external causes

ADHD brain is smaller

MYTH #4: THEY’LL OUTGROW IT

THE TRUTH:

Outgrow – or overcome?

80% still have problems as adults

Control, not cure

MYTH #5: THEY’LL NEVER AMOUNT TO ANYTHING…

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