Did you know that a study found that about 20 percent – or 900,000 – of the 4.5 million children currently identified as having ADHD likely have been misdiagnosed. It also wastes an estimated $320 million-$500 million a year on unnecessary medication for those children.
In this episode, meet Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist with a private practice in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in children and adolescents' neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Wilson founded ChildNEXUS, connecting parents and their children with professionals who specialize in the assessment, treatment, and support of children and adolescents struggling with learning, processing, neurodevelopmental and social-emotional difficulties.
This pandemic has caused millions of children to miss a year of crucial development due to learning loss. Good news: we will catch up. Spending less time on learning loss and giving them the support and tools they need, our kids are resilient, and they will thrive.
Parents: do you want to have your child assessed for learning disabilities? It's the law that you must request in writing!
