Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 6, 2010, at 14:13:50
In reply to Re: Inappropriate ADHD diagnosis, posted by violette on September 6, 2010, at 0:35:16
>they put kids on a 'track' based upon competence and natural skill that emerges during their early education-some are more inclined in math, some manual dexterity/working with tools, some artistically creative in visual arts, etc.....so after their strengths are discovered, they become 'specialists'...
I've not heard of that before, it sounds promising.
>I dont' think it's fair to say kids with ADD should not pursue academic routes merely because they cannot sit still....
I didn't really mean that. What I meant is that a lot of children who aren't suited to academic environments are diagnosed with ADHD.
>I did not put him on medication despite being threatened by school administrators....
Is this common? I've not heard of that happening here. School administrators don't have a say RE children's medication, even if their input is requested.
>did not want to put him on medications until after his brain was fully developed....
I can understand that.
I just can't get my head around the widespread use of amphetamines in children (in the United States). I don't think it happens to the same extent in any other country. Although the initial effect of amphetamines in childhood ADHD are positive, the long term effects on the developing brain haven't received enough study to justify such widespread (and prolonged) use..... in my opinion. These drugs are very similar (or the same) as the ones which we are encouraging young people *not* to use! I am not anti-drug by any means, but I do think it's important to be extremely cautious when using potent psychoactive drugs in young children..... on a daily basis.
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