ADHD Awareness Month: What ADHD Is and Is NOT?
What Is ADHD? It’s Not Misbehavior, Manipulation, or Permissive Parenting What ADHD Is and Is NOT ADHD Is Not Intentional Misbehavior or Manipulation Far too many people assume that children and adolescents with ADHD are able to control their behavior — but choose not to. This is simply not true. Hyperactivity and impulsivity happen without thinking because of neurological wiring. You may see excessive talking, talking over others, getting up and moving fast when having a thought, asking a great number of questions, and falling off of the seat. These manifestations of ADHD do not reflect willful intent or the desire to make a situation or lesson difficult. ADHD Is Not Due to Permis...

