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Re: ADD possibility

Re: ADD possibility2011-06-06T18:09:24+00:00
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Being ADHD does not convey improved mental acuity or faculty. What evidence do you have that it often goes with high intellect? If anything, being ADHD might reduce ones mental intelligence in any number of ways, e.g. digressing from the topic or difficulty completing tasks. Some people with ADHD claim that their ADHD offers them the ability to “think outside of the box” or “be more creative”, but this would not be the same as a High IQ or innate talent at math. In fact, many people with ADHD also suffer from oppositional defiance and or learning disabilities which might get in the way of translating their intellect in any practical means.

Map out what ADHD symptoms you wish to address and choose a treatment option that would assist you to that outcome. There are loads of options for you, including stimulant drugs, cognitive behavioural therapy, increasing exercise, etc.

Also the Wikipedia page on WISC mentions a couple of studies that questioned the value of WISC testing for ADHD and learning disability diagnosis: Watkins, M.W., Kush, J., & Glutting, J.J. (1997). Discriminant and predictive validity of the WISC-III ACID profile among children with learning disabilities. Psychology in the Schools, 34(4), 309-319 and Ward, S.B., Ward, T. J., Hatt, C.V., Young, D.L, & Mollner, N.R. (1995). The incidence and utility of the ACID, ACIDS, and SCAD profiles in a referred population. Psychology in the Schools, 32(4), 267-276.

For reference watch “Dr Russell Barkley – ADHD Is Not A Gift” on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xpEBE9VDWw

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