Rates of parent-reported diagnoses of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continued their upward trend through 2011, government researchers said.
Data from the 2011 edition of the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH)indicated that 11% (95% CI 1.5%-11.5%) of children 4 to 17 years of age had at one time or another received a diagnosis of ADHD...
COMMENT BY Dr. Davenport:
There can be many reasons someone has difficulty paying attention and sustaining concentration. To have a diagnosis of ADHD that is not masking another problem all other reasons for inattention and concentration have to be RULED OUT. A positive response to stimulants DOES NOT support a diagnosis of ADHD. Stimulants help sad people concentrate better and feel better this does not mean they have ADHD. Just my two cents.
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.
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