Some critics of ADHD indicate that parents rely on a diagnosis of ADHD as a way to not discipline their children. These critics believe that ADHD is a reflection on today’s society, our current values and a breakdown in families. Based on this theory, ADHD is overdiagnosed.
Research, however, does not back up this theory. Brain scans have shown a correlation between underactive brain activity in the frontal lobe and children with ADHD. Activity in the frontal region of the brain helps with...
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The home is a place where children feel safe and secure. They feel accepted and loved. But children can also act out at home; they can fight with... Read more »