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DIAGNOSIS ADD ADHD Now What?
Published 10th, 20th & 30th of each month
PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT!
JUNE 20, 2003
IS IT REALLY ADD/ADHD?
You must be careful when securing a diagnosis for ADD/ADHD. There are many other afflictions that "look like" ADD/ADHD. If a physician comes to a snap decision and proclaims ADD/ADHD as the problem within a short time == you MUST question the decision.
A WRONG diagnosis may lead to a prescription of medication that could make the actual problem WORSE!!
Know that Childhood Depression and Early Onset Bipolar Disorder are sometimes misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD.
Please read below about both of these afflictions.
Be
SURE it really is ADD/ADHD!
Childhood Depression http://www.nami.org/helpline/depression-child.html
Childhood Bipolar http://www.projecthope2.homestead.com/adhd.html
IT'S YOUR CHOICE
Know what you're dealing with.
A WRONG diagnosis can be more damaging than NO DIAGNOSIS (in my opinion).
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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
DISCLAIMER
This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I've taken AND GIVEN during my 30+ years of working with ADD & ADHD students - sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information is acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment. This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child's (or your own) doctor for additional input.
Editor: BJ Madewell
Wichita, KS area
316-733-9532
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