Is ADHD a "Real" Disorder?
Is ADHD a “Real” Disorder? This article examines whether or not ADHD is a “real” disorder. It compares the scientific evidence to the fact most research that has been done, is backed by large pharmaceutical companies. In the last couple decades, ADHD has become a prevalent diagnosis in school age children. The number of children being diagnosed with ADHD has skyrocketed. Quinn and Lynch state, “Globally this disorder affects 5.3% of children.” (2016) When I was in high school, I remember hearing on the news that parents of, D1/Big 10 college athletes were trying to influence psychologist to diagnosis their child with ADHD. I never understood why a parent would want their child labeled with ADHD if they didn’t have th disability. As I got older, I understood that if these college athletes were labeled with a disability, it would provide them with additional resources, as it pertains to the classroom. This diagnoses allowed athletes to have additional time on tests and class assig...