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Did you know that ADHD is meant to be a diagnosis of exclusion? This means other potential causes should be considered before confirming ADHD.\xa0

Surprisingly, conditions like concussions can show similar symptoms and are often misdiagnosed as ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dr. Spencer Zimmerman joins the show to discuss how concussions in kids are frequently mistaken for ADHD and what signs to look for.

Dr. Zimmerman is a Clinician and Founder at Idaho Brain and Body Institute, where he helps individuals struggling with neurological, psychological, and body-based symptoms and conditions. He's refined his unique method over the past 10 years and has worked with over 2,000 patients. He's the author of the best selling book Brain-Reset: 7 Steps to a Healthier Brain. He's been on ABC, CBS, and Daily Flash talking about brain health.

He's uniquely cross trained as both a Chiropractor and Nurse Practitioner. He's a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, a Peptide Certified Provider through A4M, and has extensive training in Functional Medicine and Functional Immunology.\xa0

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Key Takeaways:

[4:29] How often are concussion symptoms mistaken for ADHD?
[5:47] Similarities between ADHD symptoms and concussion symptoms
[7:17] How can parents make sure their kids are prepared for contact sports
[9:57] The prevalence of concussions among youth & signs to watch for
[14:47] What parents should do if they suspect a concussion
[18:35] Steps for recovery from a concussion
[21:38] When should kids go back to playing sports after a concussion
[22:37] What can be done to minimize the risk of concussions
[24:57] Where to find Dr. Zimmerman online

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Memorable Moments:

\xa0\u201dIt may look like ADHD symptoms if a concussion goes misdiagnosed.\u201d

\u201dADHD rates are going up, and there\u2019s a lot of different things that are happening\u2026that are contributing to that. But let\u2019s not forget also that there can be other things that can cause ADHD-like symptoms.\u201d

\u201dWhen you get a diagnosis, you\u2019ve got to say, \u2018Is there a better explanation for it?\u2019 So don\u2019t ever give a kid an ADHD diagnosis unless you\u2019ve said, \u2018We\u2019ve looked at the other things that would better explain these symptoms, and concussions are things that are routinely missed.\u201d

\u201dIt\u2019s actually upwards of 20% of kids who play contact sports will suffer a concussion each and every year, and 50% are never going to be diagnosed or evaluated\u2026

\u201dThe goal is not to prevent them from playing sports. The goal is to say, \u2018How can we play sports safely and \xa0then when is the right time to return because your functionality is back where it should be?\u2019\u201d

\u201dYou shouldn\u2019t be making a concussion diagnosis based purely on symptoms.\u201d

\u201dIf you\u2019re suspecting a concussion, you won\u2019t see it on imaging. You have to do these detailed tests.\u201d

\u201dIf you have a concussion, your risk of a lower extremity injury or any injury in a sport actually goes up the next 2 years...But if you get the concussion truly recovered and not just symptom-free, you\u2019re going to minimize that risk.\u201d

\u201dFemales have a greater risk for concussions.\u201d

\u201dStrengthen your neck because that way, \xa0if you do, you\u2019ve got more resilience.\u201d

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How to Connect with Dr. Spencer Zimmerman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drspencerzimmerman/\xa0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSpencerZimmerman\xa0
Website: https://www.drspencerzimmerman.com/\xa0

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