Free Resource: 3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
Here, Dr. William Dodson explains how the textbook features of ADD — inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — fail to capture it’s most powerful characteristics.
3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
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The DSM-V — the bible of psychiatric diagnosis — lists 18 diagnostic criteria for attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD).
>Clinicians use this to identify symptoms.
>Insurance companies use it to determine coverage.
>Researchers use it to determine areas of worthwhile study.
The problem: These criteria only describe how ADHD affects some children up to age 16, and that has led to misdiagnosis, misunderstanding, and failed treatment for:
>Older teens
>Adults
>Elderly
In this free download, learn the true defining features of ADHD — and how they shape your perceptions, emotions, and motivation.
NOTE: This resource is for personal use only.
3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
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