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• Contents
• Series Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Guide to Health Literacy
• Common Misconceptions about ADHD
• 1. Only children can have ADHD
• 2. Only boys can have ADHD
• 3. ADHD can only be controlled through medication
• 4. People with ADHD can’t succeed in school, work, or life
• 5. People with ADHD just need to try harder
• Questions and Answers
• The Basics
• 1. What is ADHD, and are there different types?
• 2. How prevalent is ADHD, and is it becoming more common?
• 3. Who is diagnosed with ADHD?
• 4. What are some risk factors for ADHD?
• 5. Do the brains of people with ADHD differ from the brains of people without the condition?
• 6. Is there a genetic component to ADHD?
• 7. Is there a link between vaccines and ADHD?
• 8. What are some diseases and conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD?
• 9. Why do some people think ADHD isn’t a real condition?
• Characteristics of ADHD
• 10. What are the most common symptoms of ADHD?
• 11. Does ADHD present differently in males and females?
• 12. Does ADHD present differently in children and adults?
• 13. What are the executive functions and how do they relate to ADHD?
• 14. What is hyperfocus, and how does it relate to ADHD?
• 15. What is subthreshold ADHD?
• 16. Are there links between diet and ADHD?
• 17. Can ADHD symptoms be affected by factors like stress or lack of sleep?
• 18. What are the risks of ignoring ADHD symptoms?
• 19. Are there other conditions that have similar characteristics to ADHD?
• Diagnosing and Managing ADHD
• 20. How is ADHD diagnosed?
• 21. What are some common drug treatments for ADHD?
• 22. What are some common side effects of ADHD drugs, and can anything be done about them?
• 23. Are there any foods that can interfere with ADHD treatments?
• 24. Why are stimulants used to treat a condition that has “hyperactivity” in its name?
• 25. I took my friend’s ADHD medication and did really well on an exam—does that mean I have ADHD
• 26. What are some common behavioral treatments for ADHD?
• 27. Are there any alternative medicine treatments that can help with ADHD?
• 28. Is talk therapy useful for ADHD?
• 29. Does health insurance cover ADHD treatments?
• 30. Can ADHD be cured?
• 31. I take prescription medications for ADHD. Will I have to take them for my entire life?
• 32. What can I do if my prescribed treatment is not working?
• 33. What is a “drug holiday,” and why are they sometimes recommended?
• Living with ADHD
• 34. Should I tell anyone at my school that I have ADHD?
• 35. What accommodations can be requested for students with ADHD, and how can I request them?
• 36. I’m a student with ADHD—what can I do to help myself excel academically?
• 37. What are some good career paths for people with ADHD?
• 38. Should I tell my employer I have ADHD?
• 39. What are some tips to help people with ADHD thrive in the workplace?
• 40. Can people with ADHD play sports?
• 41. I want to join the military—is that possible if I have ADHD?
• 42. What are some of the common social problems for people with ADHD?
• 43. How can ADHD impact romantic relationships?
• 44. What does it mean to self-medicate, and why might it be harmful?
• 45. There are people in my life that don’t believe ADHD is real. How can I help them understand th
• 46. Where can I find support to help me deal with ADHD?
• 47. Are there advantages to having ADHD?
• Case Studies
• Case 1. Sam Is Struggling in Third Grade and Doesn’t Understand Why
• Case 2. Wang Is Having Social Adjustment Problems during Her Freshman Year at College
• Case 3. Juan Is Worried about Performing Well at His First Professional Job
• Case 4. Ashley Is Apprehensive about Taking a Drug Holiday
• Case 5. Jordan’s Parents Don’t Believe ADHD Is Real
• Glossary
• Directory of Resources
• Index
• About the Author