ADHD – Often Misdiagnosed
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most increasingly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children ages 6 to 11. This recent increase has created concern among clinicians and researchers who must consider that potentially, ADHD may be over-diagnosed. It is becoming more broadly understood that traditional assessment tools based on DSM-5 criteria for example, have limitations. Accurate diagnosis necessitates a more holistic and multifaceted…