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Is Labeling a Child With ADHD Helpful or Hurtful?

By , About.com GuideDecember 20, 2011

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Many parents have mixed feelings about the aspect of labeling a child with ADHD. They may worry about whether having that label will hinder their child in some way. Will it affect the way he or she is viewed by teachers, coaches, peers, and other parents? Will people begin to define the child only by that label? On the other hand, identifying the source or underlying causes of a child's struggles and impairment is important and provides powerful information.

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