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Misrepresentations Of Adhd & Benefits Of Inclusive Classroom Training, Emma Fitzgerald
Misrepresentations Of Adhd & Benefits Of Inclusive Classroom Training, Emma Fitzgerald
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The question of whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is over-diagnosed in adolescents has been a recent topic of research. Through research studies, a trend for potential over-diagnosis has been found. Misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis mainly occur due to societal norms clouding perceptions of the disorder. (Bruchmüller et al., 2012)
Classroom inclusivity is an area that could potentially improve misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis of ADHD. Inclusive classroom training can spread both awareness and understanding about the disorder, ultimately reducing misconceptions about ADHD.
The present study explored several hypotheses: Hypothesis
1: Students’ perception of their ADHD knowledge is not correlated with their actual knowledge of …