Q&A: Explaining Masking and Validity to Relatives

To kick off ADHD Awareness Month, William Dodson, M.D., presents an overview of ADHD's history, complexity, and persistent myths and stigma — and shares ways to correct lingering misperceptions about the condition.

ADHD Myths and Misperceptions: Additional Resources

• Free Download: Your Free Guide to Debunking Annoying ADHD Myths
• Read: 9 ADHD Myths That Perpetuate Stigma
• Read: The Definition of ADHD: Myths & Truths
• Read: "Eradicate the Myth That It's Those with ADHD Who Need to Change."

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