According to some critics of ADHD, parents use ADHD as an excuse for bad behavior. One such sentiment is expressed in this way, "We suggest that in the current atmosphere of acceptance and explanation, it is far easier to feel good about one's negative behaviors than it was 50 years ago. Doing a "bad" thing implies... Read more
Critics of ADHD claim that ADHD is over-diagnosed. According to some critics, many children that have been diagnosed with ADHD do not have the disorder. Studies (including Jensen et al, 1999) do not support this theory and actually suggest that ADHD is under-diagnosed. There are number of reasons for increased awareness of ADHD over... Read more
More boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. Some studies place this as high as six times as many boys are diagnosed each year. However, ADHD is not a male disorder and according to Schwab Learning Center as many as one million girls in the United States have ADHD. Girls, however, are less likely to be diagnosed and treated as compared to boys... Read more
Behavioral modification for children often involves the use of charts and stickers and is normally based on a system of rewards and consequences, emphasizing positive behaviors. Although this works well for children, adults with ADD need more than a "gold star" for the day as motivation. As with all individuals with ADD/ADHD, any... Read more
Dr. Russell Barkley has listed a number of statistics concerning ADHD: A classroom with 30 students will have between 1 and 3 children with ADHD.Boys are diagnosed with ADHD 3 times more often than girls.Emotional development in children with ADHD is 30% slower than in their non-ADD peers. This means that a child that is 10 years old will... Read more
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