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10 ADD/ADHD Myths
Many parents are confused about exactly what Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) really are. The first thing you should know is that the two conditions, while slightly different, are now both being referred to in the medical community as ADHD. Here are 10 common myths -- and the scientific facts to dispel them -- that surround this disorder.
Myth #1: Only kids who are hyper have ADHD.While hyperactivity is the most common symptom of ADHD, it is possible for a child to be suffering from the disorder without being hyperactive. ADHD actually has three subtypes:
- A predominantly inattentive subtype: Signs include becoming easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds; failing to pay attention to details and making careless mistakes; rarely following instructions carefully and completely; losing or forgetting things like toys, pencils, books, and tools needed for a task.
- A predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype: Signs include feeling restless, fidgeting and squirming; running, climbing, leaving a seat in situations where sitting or quiet behavior is expected; blurting out answers before hearing the entire question; and having difficulty waiting in line or for a turn.
- A combined subtype, which is the most common of the three.
Children who fit into only the first subtype may be suffering from ADHD without showing signs of hyperactivity.
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Loved the list of Famous people with ADHD! Great story, thanks.
5/4/2012 11:02:37 AM Report AbuseFunny how in the rest of the world (not-America) this thing doesn't exist. And kids are generally better behaved. Don't know. Makes one wonder, uhm?
5/2/2012 01:27:10 PM Report AbuseTy Pennington is also ADHD.
11/5/2010 05:07:48 PM Report AbuseI KNOW MY DAUGHTER WILL BE SOMEONE BIG WHEN SHE GROWS UP. SHE IS VERY BRIGHT FOR SOMEONE HER AGE. THAT'S TO SAY THAT SHE HAS BOTH ADHD/ADD AND MILD RETARDATION. I'M VERY PROUD OF HER AND FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE A CHILD LIKE HER. I WOULDN'T GIVE THIS MOMENT A IN MY LIFE A SECOND THOUGHT OTHERWISE.
1/15/2010 03:27:09 AM Report AbuseADHD IS NOT THE RESULT OF A CHILD EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DOESN'T EVEN LIKE CANDY. SHE REALLY DOESN'T, SHE PREFERS NATURALLY FRUIT SNACKS OR JUST FRUIT ITSELF. I MYSELF WAS SHOCKED TO SEE A CHILD REJECT A CANDY FROM A PERSON ESPECIALLY IT BEING MY DAUGHTER. SHE HASN'T LIKE CANDY EVER SINCE I CAN REMEMBER. SHE HARDLY EATS ICE CREAM NOT BECAUSE I DENY HER OF IT BUT BECAUSE SHE DISLIKES IT.
1/15/2010 03:24:16 AM Report AbuseDo a search for Doctor Caroline Leaf and see her views on hyper activity. You will find that a lot of children typically move and look around the room or "fidget" and this behavior is actually a part of how they learn. When you stiffle this you can actually be hindering the way they learn new things.
11/5/2009 11:44:30 AM Report Abuse