2b ADHD is #1

continued from 2a

ADHD management 




usually involves some combination

• medications,    
• behavior modifications    ,
• lifestyle changes  
• counseling    
• Adults usually have trouble finding trained counselors.

Its symptoms can be difficult to differentiate from other disorders,

See post  5. ADHD usually means Co-Morbidity

• increasing the likelihood that the diagnosis of ADHD will be missed.
•  most clinicians have not trained  
• in the assessment       
• treatment of ADHD
• particular in adult patients.


• Adults with ADHD are often referred to the 
• youngest generation of 

Pediatricians,  

• because they are more familiar with diagnosis and treatment.

ADHD and its diagnosis and treatment have been 
considered controversial since the 1970s

• The controversies have involved 
•       clinicians       
• teachers    
•   policymakers   
• parents   who probably have ADHD themselves.
•   media .   
•   sensationalizing a 

controversial story.  

Remember anyone 
can publish information, 

even unstable people that ADHD - 
  like ME!

• Topics of controversy include 
• ADHD's causes  

(the brain isn't wired correctly)  

•    use of stimulant medications 
• in its treatment.    

  Stimulants actually calm
   the ADHD brain.  (!)    
There really is scientific explanation.

• No, it's not addictive. 

 But it only works when you take it.  

•      Scout leaders see ADHD kids in the evening 

  after their daily dosage "runs out"  
 and the wheels start to come off. 

•    Look for   3. ADHD is genuine

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