Articles on The Myths About ADHD

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The choice to reveal an ADHD diagnosis is a private -- and often nuanced -- one that ultimately comes...

ADHD isn’t a cookie-cutter condition. No two people face the same challenges. Some common threads...

The manifestations of ADHD — hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, poor memory — do not reflect...

Celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by clicking and downloading these quotes from leading experts based on...

“Differentiating ADHD behavioral symptoms from bad behavior will allow your child to accept their...

Even though attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is now a fairly common diagnosis, it continues...

ADHD symptoms are often pervasive, crippling, and invisible, which invites far too many ignorant...

Tune in to an ADHD Experts podcast episode about embracing your ADHD and learning d...

A good girl can’t have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially if she’s a high-achieving...

We asked ADDitude readers to share the ADHD stigmas and stereotypes they still encounter today. Here...

ADHD in kids is tough to manage and even tougher to explain. Here, we asked ADDitude readers to share...

In this podcast, Michele Novotni, Ph.D., explains how to overcome the stigma created by myths ...