Friday, August 10, 2018

ADHD: A new Model That Debunks Persistent Myths

Our understanding of attention deficit has grown significantly over the last decade. Here, the director of the Yale Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders explains findings from ADHD research and how it impacts diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and future expectations for your family.

Findings from neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research have made the old understanding of ADHD (as essentially a behavior disorder) no longer tenable. Here are 16 prevailing myths about ADHD, along with the latest facts