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The Attention “Deficit” Myth
NO DOUBT YOU’VE HEARD SOMEONE SAY, “My son can’t possibly have ADHD—he can play video games for hours straight!” The myth that having ADHD means a child cannot focus on anything remains one of the most persistent. In fact, children with ADHD are often able to focus on activities that are of interest to them…
Read MoreStudy Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers
In an average public-school classroom of 23 students, new research indicates at least two or three of those students will have ADHD. Researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study based on 45,483 completed interviews with parents as part of the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. The results…
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