adhd myth buster
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BUSTING THE MYTHS ABOUT ADHD
THE MYTHS ABOUT ADHD
ADHD doesn’t exist
It’s just bad parenting
Kids with “ADHD” eat too much sugar and watch too much TV
It’s just a phase – they’ll outgrow it
People who have ADHD are stupid or lazy - they never amount to anything
MYTH #1: ADHD ISN’T REAL
THE TRUTH:
Neurological condition, inactivity
Scans show difference in the brain
As real as asthma, epilepsy
Medication controls, not cures
MYTH #2: IT’S JUST BAD PARENTING
THE TRUTH:
Kids with ADHD lack control
“Normal” techniques often don’t work
Parents try even harder
Parenting ADHD child can affect parent’s confidence
MYTH #3: TOO MUCH SUGAR AND TV
THE TRUTH:
Genetic, hereditary condition
No proof of external causes
ADHD brain is smaller
MYTH #4: THEY’LL OUTGROW IT
THE TRUTH:
Outgrow – or overcome?
80% still have problems as adults
Control, not cure
MYTH #5: THEY’LL NEVER AMOUNT TO ANYTHING…
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