Diagnosing ADHD can be tricky. That’s because its most common symptoms can also be signs of other disorders. Parents, teachers and even clinicians sometimes jump to the conclusion that a child (especially a boy) with attention issues has ADHD, but it’s important to consider other possible causes.
Other causes, including anxiety and learning disorders, are easy to overlook, as this article from Child Mind Institute shows.
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