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29: Understanding and Supporting People with ADHD

The Psychology Podcast

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Understanding ADHD and its Prevalence

This chapter explores the prevalence of ADHD compared to other learning disabilities and highlights the impact of ADHD on individuals' executive function skills. It discusses the potential misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis of ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding the condition while separating discussions of over-diagnosis from practical support. The chapter also addresses the characteristics and distinctions between ADHD and ADD, and the diagnostic process involved in confirming the presence of ADHD.

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