ADHD Awareness
ADHD symptoms the DSM-5 misses
Help understanding the real-life symptoms of ADHD
What is ADHD?
According to the CDC, ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, but it continues to impact people throughout their adult lives.
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and increased awareness and understanding of signs and symptoms has caused more people to question whether they might have ADHD.
If you’re wondering if you or your child might have ADHD, obviously the best source of individualized information is a medical professional. Unfortunately, there are many who don’t have access to proper assessment or support options, so I aim to make information more accessible.
I’ll share what the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual (DSM-V) lists as criteria for ADHD, and then I will share symptoms that the DSM-V has missed.
This information is based on extensive research as well as personal and professional experience.
I share this for informational purposes only, as each person’s experience with ADHD…
