…recognize, diagnose, and treat ADHD. It is estimated that more than 66 million people in the US reside in non-metropolitan counties with a shortage of mental health professionals. CHADD continues…

…as the general population, Latino children in the United States are less likely to be diagnosed and treated. Psychiatrist Luke Smith explains important cultural considerations professionals need to understand when…

…tips, knowledge, and resources to effectively identify and diagnose Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. Participants will come away with skills to effectively diagnose children and adolescents with Tourette Syndrome…

…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,…

…their time and energy and end up feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, misunderstood, and distressed. Women diagnosed in adulthood are more likely have symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and…

…ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. We focus on what it…

…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…

…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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…and healthcare professionals to be transcultural when providing care and education. And it is equally important that African-American parents know how to advocate for their children in medical and educational…

…younger than four have been diagnosed with ADHD. It is challenging to diagnose children from ages three to four, says Dr. DuPaul. “I certainly am very hesitant to diagnose ADHD…