Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to bring an awareness to the ongoing epidemic in the misdiagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. ADHD is a well-known childhood disorder that is compiled of three major divisions: Inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive, and combined. To date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 6.4 million children diagnosed with ADHD (Center for Disease Control and Protection, 2017). This research seeks to answer the underlying question of How does the lack of communication between parents, children, and physicians contribute to the abundance of misdiagnosis among children? By discovering the reasons and providing substance to the acclaimed breach in communication, in diagnosis, it will allow a better resolve to children who suffer from this disorder.
Keywords: ADHD, misdiagnosis, children, communication
Year Manuscript Completed
Fall 2017
Senior Project Advisor
Sharon Lancaster
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree
Field of Study
Human Services
Document Type
Thesis - Murray State Access only
Recommended Citation
Hancock, Monique Dawn, "The Misdiagnosing of Children of ADHD" (2017). Integrated Studies. 112.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/bis437/112