About this episode
In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the rising trend of late autism diagnoses and the implications for parents and children. They question the surge in inaccurate diagnoses and discuss the importance of looking beyond labels to focus on a child's unique needs and potential. What is behind professionals teaching fragility and how does that impact children's development? How can parents navigate through questionable diagnoses and prioritize their child's quality of life? Tune in to discover the answers and gain valuable insights into supporting children with ADHD. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IG Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube {{chapters}} [00:00:00] Start [00:00:00] Rise in mental health fragility. [00:06:25] Social struggles in ADHD. [00:08:36] Misconceptions about autism. [00:11:33] Autism and ADHD misconceptions. [00:15:03] Label obsession in child diagnoses. [00:20:48] Teaching independence and resilience. [00:23:16] Three areas of focus: home, academic, social