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All children with ADHD eventually "outgrow" it. |
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About 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms as adults. |
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ADHD is not a medical condition. |
| Fact: |
It is a medical condition, linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is officially recognized by leading medical experts and institutions, including the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Psychiatric Association, and others. |
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Bad parenting is responsible for ADHD. |
| Fact: |
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that scientists are finding more and more evidence that ADHD does not stem from home environment, but from biological causes. |
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People with ADHD always have problems paying attention. |
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Sometimes people with ADHD hyperfocus.They focus on one thing and ignore all else around them. |
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ADHD affects more males than females. |
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As children, the male to female ratio is 4:1.Females are often under-diagnosed among adults, almost as many women as men seek treatment. |
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ADHD can only be treated with medications. |
| Fact: |
The NIMH Multimodal Treatment Study for Children with ADHD (MTA Study) studied nearly 600 elementary school children and concluded that the most effective treatments were a closely monitored medication treatment and a treatment that combines behavioral therapy and medication. Talk to your doctor about the most appropriate options for your child. |