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Unfairly Labeled as Lazy?

By , About.com GuideNovember 24, 2009

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Unfortunately, adults and children with ADHD are often labeled as unmotivated, lazy, or even apathetic. These negative labels are unfair and hurtful. Instead of simple laziness or a lack of motivation, this "immobility" or "sluggishness" often reflects the impairments in executive function that can be associated with ADHD. Understanding these impairments is important in order to correct misperceptions about ADHD that tend to run rampant.

Click on ADHD and Motivational Difficulties to read more.

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Comments
December 4, 2009 at 3:59 pm
(1) Gina Pera says:

Thanks for continuing to do a great job covering all aspects of ADHD, Keath!

December 6, 2009 at 8:38 pm
(2) Keath says:

Hey thanks for the positive feedback, Gina. :)

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