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Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults

…of questionnaires and lists of symptoms. Most of these questionnaires are not standardized or scientifically validated and should not be used to self-diagnose or to diagnose others with ADHD. A…

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ADHD News-Caregiver

ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS contents New Survey Reveals Disparities as Diagnoses Rise ADHD Weekly A gradual rise in new ADHD diagnoses meets researchers expectations. Several factors, including the…

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About NRC

…choices among people who have been affected by ADHD To strengthen the capacity among healthcare professionals to appropriately diagnose and provide evidence-based treatments for ADHD and co-occurring mental, emotional and…

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ADHD News-Caregivers

…ADHD Weekly Public officials are raising concerns about increasing diagnoses of ADHD, depression, and anxiety among children and teens. Professionals, policymakers, and parents are exploring ways to help. View Article…

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ADHD and Learning Disorders

…Arnold (09:11): What kind of skill set is needed to diagnose learning disorders? What specialist would be needed to diagnose learning disorders, and can the same person diagnose both the…

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Fearless Advocacy: Pro Tips for School Team Meetings

…responses when you’re calm enough to think. Labels and diagnoses are different. Professionals use diagnoses (e.g. dyslexia) to communicate about the child’s difficulties and suggest interventions. Labels (such as lazy,…

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ADHD and Intellectual Disability

…Describe the common causes of intellectual disability. Identify professionals who can diagnose and treat intellectual disability and ADHD. Explain how parents can support their child with ADHD and intellectual disability….

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ADHD News-Adults

…distressed. Women diagnosed in adulthood are more likely have symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and substance use. Far too many women have a low sense of self-esteem….

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Awareness Month

…characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The Science of ADHD Frequently Asked Questions Myths and Misunderstandings Diagnosing ADHD Treatment of ADHD Coexisting Conditions Professionals Who Diagnose

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Challenges in ADHD Care for Children of Color

…specialists to make those kinds of identifications. Studies show that children of color are sometimes more likely to be diagnosed with another issue and not ADHD, such as being oppositional…

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ADHD, Autism, and More: What Goes Into Getting a Diagnosis?

…DSM-5 criteria, around 50% of children diagnosable with ASD could also be diagnosed with ADHD, and around 15% of children diagnosable with ADHD could also be diagnosed with ASD. So…

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ADHD News-Educators

…of two school-based programs, one delivered by mental health professionals and the other delivered by peers. What did the researchers learn? Read Everything I Know I Learned in Kindergarten By…

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