‘If you can pay attention, you do not have ADHD’ — and 9 other misperceptions about the disorder

 ADHD in the News 2016-03-03


[Ned] Hallowell is a child and adult psychiatrist and the founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, Mass., New York City, San Francisco and Seattle...He is the author of a number of books, including, with co-author John Ratey, “Driven to Distraction,” “Answers to Distraction,”and “Delivered from Distraction.” He also co-authored, with Peter S. Jensen, “Superparenting for ADD.” Here are Hallowell’s 10 ADHD misconceptions.