Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’ | Health

Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD, and Burk did too. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. During … Read more

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder

Archyde Understanding ADHD: Disorder or Neurodiversity? Table of Contents 1. Understanding ADHD: Disorder or Neurodiversity? 2. The Challenges of Defining ADHD 3. The⁣ Eye of the Beholder: Diagnosing ADHD 4. ADHD: Beyond Medication 5. Rethinking Diagnosis and Treatment 6. Environmental Factors and Accommodations 7. Finding‍ the Right Balance 8. Is ADHD a disorder? experts Weigh … Read more