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The Stigmas of ADHD
Title: The Stigmas of ADHD
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 1770 | Pages: 7.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Stigmas of ADHD
What are the stigmas attached to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), and what can be done to overcome them? The stigmas of AD/HD affect all areas of life for children and parents: social interaction, school and home. While ADHD has been widely discussed in the media lately, the lack of relevant information that makes headline news greatly perpetuates the stigmas of ADHD.
Before being diagnosed, a child is often not able to establish …showed first 75 words of 1770 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1770 total…conclusion the best way to combat the stigma of ADHD is increased education to doctors, teachers, parents, children and the general public. The media should play a significant role in helping to educate rather than condemning the 6% of children who are diagnosed with ADHD. And they should be held responsible for presenting biased information that often leads to misunderstandings and prejudices against children who in many ways face a life long battle to be normal.
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