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Is it ADHD or trauma? Kids who've been adopted are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their peers. It's important to understand the differences and get the support you and your family need.

Is It ADHD or Trauma? - Child Mind Institute When kids have behavior and attention issues the first explanation that comes to mind is often ADHD. But exposure to trauma can also cause symptoms that look like ADHD. And trauma is often overlooked when kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD.

Did you know that adoptees are at a higher risk for ADHD diagnosis than their peers? ADHD and trauma symptoms can be tricky to separate. It's important to identify the differences and find the right support.

Why Adoptees Have Higher Rates of ADHD Adoptees’ higher ADHD rates reflect genetic, prenatal, and social factors, highlighting the need for trauma-informed, adoption-competent care and systemic equity.

"Child Centered Play Therapy is supported by almost 80 years of research on its effectiveness..." Ray and Landreth, www.a4pt.org / September 2019 / Play Therapy, 14(3), 18-19

Association for Play Therapy The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national professional society established in 1982 to foster contact among mental health professionals interested in exploring and, when developmentally appropriate, applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly....