What are misconceptions about ADHD?

Answer 1

One of the most common, I think, is that the parent of a child who seems out of control is a bad parent. Also, one of the best management skills is to keep a structured schedule for the child--as the child grows older it is hard for him/her (and maybe teachers) to recognize that the development and use of the skills is a coping skill and not a reflection of intelligence. Actually, it is a general truism that ADD people are some of the most intelligent people on the planet--not the most stupid.

Answer 2

ADHD has numerous medical evidence to verify the legitimacy of the disorder; however, there are still many misconceptions about ADHD. These include but are not limited to the following:

• All kids with ADHD are hyper - Some individuals have the inattentive subtype and do not display and hyperactive symptoms. These individuals can look 'normal' for a person to watch but be unable to focus.
• ADHD is caused by bad parenting - Numerous medical reports verify the disorder is related to chemical deficiency within the brain (too little dopamine).
• Medication is the only effective way at treating ADHD - The best treatment for ADHD is a combination of medical treatments. In some cases, medication does not work for ADHD and psychotherapy and other treatments are needed.