Indian Schools Overlook ADHD in 11% Children Amid Low Diagnosis Rates
Indian Schools Overlook ADHD in 11% Children Amid Low Diagnosis Rates

Indian Schools Overlook ADHD in 11% Children Amid Low Diagnosis Rates

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely misunderstood and poorly supported in Indian classrooms, often mistaken for indiscipline, leading to stigma and frustration among students and parents. About 11.32% of Indian school children show symptoms of ADHD, yet diagnosis rates remain very low, partly because schools lack the resources and training to accommodate these students' learning needs. Some schools in Hyderabad have started training teachers to recognize early signs of ADHD and adopt differentiated, hands-on teaching methods to better engage affected children, emphasizing their strengths such as creativity and empathy. Experts stress the need for schools to serve as safe, inclusive environments with empathetic approaches involving teachers, parents, and counselors rather than punitive measures. Meanwhile, a separate study from Scandinavia and Brazil raises concerns about the accuracy of ADHD diagnoses in adults, revealing that many diagnosed cases may actually reflect depression due to insufficient diagnostic rigor, highlighting the necessity for uniform criteria and assessments by trained professionals. This underscores the complexity and challenges of ADHD diagnosis and management across different age groups and regions.

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