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Renowned Harvard Psychologist Says ADHD is Largely a Fraud

Respected Harvard psychologist Jerome Kagan says the rise in ADHD is the result of “fuzzy diagnostic practices” that only benefit big pharma and psychiatrists.

During my graduate work for my Ph.D. Jerome Kagan's books were studied and I quoted his work extensively in the theoretical portion of my dissertation. His judgment is one I trust and concur with 100%. I often encourage parents of children diagnosed with ADHD to consider other components of their behavior and attention issues. Too often diagnostic labels do more damage than help.
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