Attention Deficit Disorder...
"Robert M. Gary" wrote
I'd bet that the percentage of kids diagnosed with ADD is pretty close
to the percentage that have seen a psych Dr. I've worked with a lot of
kids as a coach and as BSA ASM (assistant scout master) and I think a
lot of times its just an easy way to sedate the kids when parents or
teachers don't have the time for them. Some kids have a lot of energy.
Although I will not argue the fact that it is over diagnosed by some, if you
want to know about your child, and possible diagnosis, interview some caring
teachers.
I may not be any good at diagnosing 75% of the cases that come to me, the 25% of
the worse cases are very obvious, if they go untreated.
One thing I have been told by doctors is that there is little harm in trying
some of the common ADD drugs, with proper follow-up. The drug will have little
to no improvement to the child that is not ADHD. If the child is ADHD, the
change is remarkable. Really.
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Jim in NC
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