Debunking Myths About ADHD

Having a child who has a mental health condition is already challenging in and of itself. Let alone being unable to fully understand the condition and what it involves due to a lack of resources or access to knowledgeable professionals.

Recognizing the danger of misinformation, we are here to dismantle some common myths about Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and provide the reality behind them.

These are:

• People with ADHD can’t ever focus. Indeed, people with ADHD often have difficulty focusing. However, if they are highly interested in something, they can concentrate on it strongly. It’s known as hyperfocus.

• All kids with ADHD are hyperactive. Children with ADHD are typically portrayed as hyperactive and restless. Hyperactivity, however, isn’t a hallmark of ADHD in all children. The condition generally has three types, one of which is known as ADD. This primarily affects attention and does not impact activity levels at all.

• Only boys have ADHD. The prevalence of ADHD diagnoses in boys is more than twice that of females. However, that does not imply that girls do not have it. Simply put, they are more likely to go unnoticed and remain undiagnosed.

If you have more questions about ADHD and how you can help your loved one, please contact Potterhouse today!