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21 Ignorant Comments About ADHD (and the Facts to Refute Them)

ADHD is not willful disobedience. It is not caused by too much sugar or too much Minecraft. And spanking is not a cure. Here, our readers share the 21 most ignorant comments about ADHD, and the facts they use to refute them.

by the readers and editors of ADDitude

The Worst ADHD Comments

When it comes to ADHD, myths and misinformation abound. Our readers shared some of the thoughtless, foot-in-mouth comments they've heard from strangers, teachers, doctors, and family members about ADHD. Brace yourself for the onslaught of insensitivity.

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