James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb, Jean Goerss, Paul Beljan, F. Richard Olenchak, Paul Beljan, F. Richard...: Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, And Other Disorders

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Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, And Other Disorders

Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Asperger?s. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result.
Physicians, psychologist, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic... (read more)

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“A great book for any parent who's child has been recommended for ADHD screening. Don't be put off by the word "gifted" in the title - the infromation in the book is applicable to any above-average student (of any age) who is bored in the classroom and who's behavior may be construed or misconstrued as ADHD. The book teaches parents how to differentiate between classic ADHD symptoms (like inability to mainain attention) and common behavior that may be misinterpreted as ADHD (like lack of...”

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