ADHD Myths

Medication is the only treatment option for ADHD.

• True

• Sometimes true

• False

• Partially true

Individuals with ADHD should avoid sugar and food additives.

• False

• Maybe

• Sometimes

• True

ADHD is caused by bad parenting.

• False

• True

• Maybe

• Sometimes

ADHD only affects children and not adults.

• Partially true

• True

• Sometimes true

• False

ADHD is not a real disorder, but just a behavioural issue.

• False

• True

Alternative treatments such as dietary supplements can cure ADHD.

• Partially true

• Depends on the severity

• False

• True

People with ADHD just need to try harder to focus.

• Sometimes

• True

• False

• Maybe

ADHD can be outgrown and does not persist into adulthood.

• False

• True

• Maybe

• Sometimes