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Myths about ADHD

'ADHD isn't a disorder, it's a label parents seek to get their children medicated.' 'Alarming numbers of children have ADHD.' 'Food additives are to blame.' 'GPs are quick to diagnose and hand out prescriptions.'

There are many myths surrounding ADHD - can you sort fact from fiction in the questions below?

Is ADHD a real disorder?
Yes
No
What causes ADHD?
Bad parenting
Chemical imbalance in the brain
Food additives
As yet unknown
Who diagnoses ADHD?
GP
Child psychiatrist or paediatrician
Psychotherapist
How common is ADHD?
It affects 1 in 5 children
It affects 1 in 10 children
If affects 1 in 30 children
What is the best way to treat ADHD?
Medication
Behavioural therapy
Educational techniques
All of the above


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