What if it's Not ADHD?
Episode description
Children are readily diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) due to sleeping troubles, careless mistakes, fidgeting, or forgetfulness.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source cites ADHD as the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral condition in children under 18. However, many medical conditions in children can mirror ADHD symptoms, which can make getting a correct diagnosis difficult. Rather than jump to conclusions, it’s important to consider alternative explanations to ensure an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
My own complicated situation with wondering if it's ADHD or Autism? or if CPTSD plays a role as well? could it be an Anxiety disorder?
Please come and listen to me describe all the possible other disabilities or things that it just might be instead of ADHD.
www.ko-fi.com/livingwithadhdandcptsd
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-misdiagnosis
https://www.vitalheadandspine.com/blog/2020/12/16/when-are-attention-problems-not-adhd