ADHD1: So Whose Fault Is It?
Before we start calling parents of those with ADHD bad parents, we need to stop and think about some of the implications of what we discussed in “What Causes ADHD?”
First of all, there is likely a large genetic component to the traits that make up what we call ADHD. [...]
A family member asked me if I was saying ADHD exists or not.
By Definition, ADHD as a description of behavior exists.
The experts disagree on whether to call ADHD a disorder, disease, or part of the normal behavior spectrum. From my point of view, it is a simple description of behavior at one end of [...]
Caveat: Experts are hesitant to speak to causation. Causation is very difficult to prove. I noticed this morning in a book written by an expert in ADHD, that he would only offer theories on causation. In some instances, my theories are in opposition to his. To some extent my disagreement may come [...]
There are so many facets of ADHD that I could discuss, but foundational to the discussion of ADHD is the question of its existence.
First of all, how is it defined? ADHD is a disorder of impulse control that is manifest by difficulties with maintaining attention and difficulties with increased poorly controlled activity (my [...]