ADHD diagnosis? Try medication, support groups, mom says

November 21, 2008 By Liz Mitchell

When Gina Dunn's two sons were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder earlier this year, she kept it private for fear they would be labeled as lacking intelligence.

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