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ROCKINGHAM - FYI - As children begin a new school year, consider strengths and what is working to better support children's success in daily family and peer life to include school.
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When kids fail to respond to treatment for mental health challenges, it may be because they're being treated for the wrong thing. Getting the right diagnosis for emotional and behavioral problems can be tricky, and therapy or medication can miss the mark if we don't understand what's going on with the child.
This week on childmind.org we take a look at some of the most common mistakes in diagnosing children. Errors are especially likely when rushed clinicians jump to conclusions without carefully considering a range of causes, or a child's distress doesn't fit stereotypes of familiar disorders. Being on alert for potential misunderstanding and knowing what to expect in a good diagnostic evaluation can help parents ensure that children get the effective treatment they need.
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The Most Common Misdiagnoses in Children When symptoms have multiple causes, mistakes can be made. | |
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What Should You Look for in a Diagnosis? Signs a clinician is evaluating your child with care. |
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Not All Attention Problems Are ADHD It's a common assumption, but there are other causes that are easily overlooked. |
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How Girls With ADHD Are Different Why their struggles often aren't recognized, and the cost to their self-esteem. |
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Disruptive Behavior: Why It's Often Misdiagnosed Tantrums and defiance may mask other issues. |
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Misdiagnosis Delays Early Autism Treatment ADHD and sensory processing issues are often cited first. |
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Why Many Autistic Girls Are Overlooked They often go undiagnosed because they don't fit autism stereotypes. |
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