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[–] ickplant 23 points 11 months ago (1 children)

How do you know it’s self-diagnosed? Children have diagnosable ADHD, and nothing in this post suggest this parent just randomly diagnosed their child.

ADHD is not the same as being “full of energy,” that implies a deep misunderstanding of the condition.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Exactly! I have a child who first got their diagnosis at 6 years old. It wasn't their personal energy level that spurred the diagnosis.