Table of contentsWhat is the cause of the misdiagnosis of ADHD, and how devastating are the effects of misdiagnosis?
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Introduction
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Do YOU have any experience/knowledge about AD/HD?
Symptoms
Causes
Possible Causes:
Diagnosis
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To be diagnosed with ADHD, six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsity must persist for at least six months to a degree that is “maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level” :
To be diagnosed with ADD, six or more of the following symptoms of inattention must persist for at least six months to a degree that it is “maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level”:
Other Guidelines Used to Identify the Disorder as AD/HD:
Post-diagnosis Treatment
Treatment
Different Types of Stimulants:
Positive Effects
Negative Effects
Controversy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Causes of Misdiagnosis
Common Coexisting Conditions and How They Can Be Mistaken for AD/HD:
Common Coexisting Conditions and How They Can Be Mistaken for AD/HD: (continued)
Why Incomplete/misdiagnosis is Bad
Subjectivity
What does “Often” mean to YOU?
Conclusion
Any questions?
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