ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, or by too much sugar, or by vaccines.
It is genetic, it is lack of discipline or lower intelligence.
It is a serious disorder affecting children and adults.
It is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 5% to 11% of school going children.
ADHD can affect your child's school performance, relationships with other children, and behavior at home.
It is a psychiatric label that can follow these children and limit their potential for the rest of their lives.
It is an invented label with no objective, valid means of identification.
It is attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD is a psychiatric disorder that purportedly affects boys 3 to 4 times more commonly than girls.
ADHD is a pervasive disorder in which some symptoms will be present in varying degrees in most settings.
It is a disorder that can include a list of nine specific symptoms of inattention and nine symptoms of hyperactivity.
It is characterized by hyperactivity and/or inattention outside of normal development.
It is commonly diagnosed in childhood and causes impulsiveness, restlessness and difficultly focusing on tasks.
ADHD can usually first diagnosed during the elementary school years.
ADHD can make it difficult for a child to be successful in school.
It is a risk factor for many adverse consequences.
It is a neurological condition involving a failure in the cognitive functioning associated with inhibition and self-control.
It has historically been considered a childhood disorder and something that children grow out of eventually.
ADHD is not a disorder that a student "grows out of".
It can be best treated using a combination of medication and behavior therapy.
It is often present with other behavior or emotional disorders.
It is known to be associated with multiple co-morbid psychiatric disorders.
ADHD can mimic other disorders, like depression, anxiety, and some medical problems like hypothyroidism.