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The Overdiagnosis Of ADHD Is Covering Up Trauma And Bad School Policies
Parents have a million things to worry about. Health, education, socialization, and manners are just a small fraction of the constant issues that must be tended. But what happens when behavior becomes a problem?
By Jessica Marie Baumgartner5 min read
For decades now, behavioral issues in children have been scrutinized. Childhood whimsy and boundless energy were once considered healthy aspects of kids being kids. Then in the ‘90s, a growing number of children were unable to listen, learn, and control themselves. Doctors found a term to diagnose these issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD.