Are Naughty Children Just Misunderstood or Misdiagnosed?

by Ally Cohen
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Are Naughty Children Just Misunderstood or Misdiagnosed?

When a child is labelled “naughty,” it often masks something deeper from unmet emotional needs to undiagnosed conditions like ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues or anxiety. What looks like defiance could actually be a cry for help or a sign of neurodivergence that’s gone unnoticed. The trouble is, many children are judged by their behaviour long before anyone asks why they’re acting out. Could the child you think is being difficult actually be misunderstood or even misdiagnosed? The answer about "naughty children" might change how you see challenging behaviour forever.

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