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Mistaken for ADHD: How you can prevent mislabeling your child as a failure in life in the face of a looming ADHD misdiagnosis crisis [Paperback]

M.D. Frank Barnhill (Author)
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Publication Date: March 22, 2010
Mistaken for ADHD

Parents!

The real tragedy in a child's life would be to cause him or her to fail to grow, mature and develop the normal skills needed for success as an adult.

Unfortunately, if your child is wrongfully mislabeled as ADHD instead of being properly evaluated and treated for one of the disorders that can act just like ADHD, he or she might:

  • Need medications every day for years
  • Be labeled and subjected to discrimination in school as an "impaired learner"
  • Require thousands of dollars for unneeded doctor visits and therapy
  • Be unable to keep a job
  • Have multiple legal problems
  • Grow up to be a socially, emotionally handicapped adult, still living with you at age 30.
Most doctors who evaluate children for ADHD are probably not adequately trained to do so!

Mistaken for ADHD is your guide to help you take charge and be a strong advocate in making sure your child's behavior problem is thoroughly evaluated and treated.

Between the covers of this book you'll discover stories of children misdiagnosed as ADHD and how those ADHD-mimicking disorders or Zebras, as Dr. Frank refers to them, were properly diagnosed and treated.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 380 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse (March 22, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1450214282
  • ISBN-13: 978-1450214285
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I am so grateful to Dr. Frank Barnhill (aka "Dr. Huggie Bear") for writing MISTAKEN FOR ADHD. Far too many children are labeled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and put on risky prescription medications to supposedly "fix" this problem. Unfortunately, these kids do NOT have a drug deficiency but rather a nutritional one that Dr. Barnhill helps parents figure out. Sometimes increasing things like Vitamin D levels, improving sleep, and feeding kids a proper diet that cuts down on blood sugar spikes to normalize blood glucose is all it takes to make changes come about. Yes, just taking a pill is a faster way to see behavioral improvements. But aren't those who will comprise the next generation worth the effort to invest in them the time and energy to implement effective strategies for bringing about change in their lives without subjecting them to the risks of taking a pharmaceutical? Of course they are. Plus, your child doesn't deserve being slapped with a label of ADHD that will stigmatize them for the rest of their lives. GET THIS BOOK and read why Dr. Barnhill is so passionate about this subject.
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Great Book!!!! December 29, 2010
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Great Book! After reading Dr. Barnhill's book, "Mistaken for ADHD", it was obvious that many things besides attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could cause my four year olds, hyper, never stop, always on the go behavior. It was also painfully obvious that she could suffer many serious problems if I allowed her to be called ADHD without making sure her behavior was truly abnormal for her age and not caused by one of the "zebras" discussed in his book. This book is really easy to read and is full of information I couldn't find on the internet. No parent should let their child be treated for a behavior problem without reading this book. I think it would be a big mistake.
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If you're a parent whose child is diagnosed or being assessed for ADHD, you need this remarkable book. Dr. Barnhill outlines nearly 50 conditions which mimic ADHD, and you
need to know just how easy it is to have your child wrongly labeled.

Dr. Barnhill has ADHD, and completely understands the condition and all its ramifications, so you'll benefit from his personal and medical advice.

Some of the conditions that can be mistaken for ADHD are: sleep apnea, poor grades, reading problems, anemia, thyroid disorders and depression.

Read the book to make sure your child does not have ADHD. My son was misdiagnosed and I wish I'd had this book to guide me.
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