Busting some of the common myths about ADHD

1. BUSTING THE MYTHS
ABOUT ADHD

3. THE MYTHS ABOUT ADHD
 ADHD doesn’t exist
 It’s just bad parenting
 Kids with “ADHD” eat too much sugar and watch too much
TV
 It’s just a phase – they’ll outgrow it
 People who have ADHD are stupid or lazy - they never
amount to anything

4. MYTH #1: ADHD ISN’T REAL
THE TRUTH:
 Neurological condition, inactivity
 Scans show difference in the
brain
 As real as asthma, epilepsy
 Medication controls, not cures

5. MYTH #2: IT’S JUST BAD PARENTING
THE TRUTH:
 Kids with ADHD lack control
 “Normal” techniques often don’t
work
 Parents try even harder
 Parenting ADHD child can affect
parent’s confidence

6. MYTH #3: TOO MUCH SUGAR AND TV
THE TRUTH:
 Genetic, hereditary condition
 No proof of external causes
 ADHD brain is smaller

7. MYTH #4: THEY’LL OUTGROW IT
THE TRUTH:
 Outgrow – or overcome?
 80% still have problems as adults
 Control, not cure

8. MYTH #5: THEY’LL NEVER AMOUNT TO ANYTHING…

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