5 Facts That Address ADD/ADHD Stigma

Blog-5 Facts That Address ADD ADHD Stigma

Are you tired of hearing people say that ADD/ADHD isn’t real, and that people with it just need to try harder? As you probably know, that’s just not true.

ADD/ADHD is real—we can see it in the brain.

Here are 5 facts about ADD/ADHD:

1. ADD has been described in the medical literature for over one hundred years. In 1902, pediatrician George Still described a group of children who were hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive.

2. ADD is found in every country and has been studied. We’ve seen patients from Ethiopia. One who had been expelled from his tribe for being easily distracted and impulsive.

3. Many people with ADD are never hyperactive. The non-hyperactive or inattentive ADD people are often ignored because they do not bring enough negative attention to themselves. Many of these children, teenagers, or adults earn unjust labels: “willful,” “lazy,” “unmotivated” or “not that smart.” Females, in our experience, tend to have Type 2, Inattentive ADD, and it can be devastating for their daily life.

4. The harder many people with ADD try, the worse things get for them. Brain imaging studies show that when people with ADD try to concentrate, the parts of their brains involved with concentration, focus and follow-through (prefrontal cortex and cerebellum) shut down—just when they need them to turn on.

5. Ineffective parents or teachers cannot cause a child’s ADD. However, ADD behaviors can make even the most skilled parents and teachers appear stressed and inept.

Does Your Child Suffer from ADD?

If you suspect that you or your child might have ADD, don’t wait to get help. Effective treatment does not make those with ADD different people: It removes the barriers hindering them from being the people they already are and allows them to reach their potential.

We like to think of effective treatment for ADD like glasses for people who have trouble seeing. The glasses do not change the person; they just make the person’s vision more effective.

We Can Help

Imaging changes everything. At Amen Clinics, we can help you and your loved ones overcome the stigma and suffering associated with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, brain injury, weight loss, addictions, memory issues, brain fog, and other emotional and cognitive issues. If you are ready to regain control over your life or help a loved one do the same, give us a call at 1-888-288-9834 or click here to ask a question.

5 Comments »

  1. How can I find out if our insurance will help pay for this imaging.

    Comment by Lee Hite — March 23, 2018 @ 8:28 AM

  2. How I
    Make an appointment with Dr.Amen for my 11 years oldAutistic son? Thanks

    Comment by Kausar — March 23, 2018 @ 8:52 AM

  3. Hello Kausar, to make an appointment please call our Care Coordinators at 888-288-9834 or submit this form to have someone reach out to you – https://amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/. Thank you!

    Comment by Amen Clinics — March 23, 2018 @ 9:03 AM

  4. Hello Lee, to inquire about insurance, reimbursement and possible financing options. Please call our Care Coordinators at 888-288-9834 or you can complete this form online and someone will reach out to you – https://amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/. Thank you!

    Comment by Amen Clinics — March 23, 2018 @ 9:04 AM

  5. Can your treatment be of any help to someone with early onset of dementia. Presently, my sister suffers from aphasia.

    Comment by Charles — March 30, 2019 @ 2:59 AM

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