A mother, on hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD, says, “Well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy. Aren't all boys his age like that?” Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: One of the characteristics of ADHD is that these behaviors occur more often in individuals with the disorder than in the general population, which is what Johnny is demonstrating.
Yes, these behaviors occur in most boys his age; however, we have identified Johnny as having ADHD because these behaviors are having a negative impact on his daily life.
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