by Susan Pinker Wall Street Journal August, 20, 2016
Many parents of students with ADHD are choosing not to use medication. I understand this as their teacher and was somewhat shocked to read this article. This article is saying that meds taken as a child might offset risks of a teenager. (ie skateboarding into cars, riding bikes into cars, etc)
WOW, I can't believe this. ADHD is a common childhood disorder qualifying for special education services often. Nine out of 100 kids between 4 and 18 are being diagnosed with this ailment. "Accidents are the most common cause of death in individuals with ADHD." According to a Danish study almost half the number of ADHD students who took meds did not need to go to the emergency room.
It is a myth to believe your child will grow out of ADHD which is a "neurodevelopmental disorder with genetic roots". There is also a study in South Carolina where data was tracked and again students taking meds for ADHD and fewer and less severe injuries and health problems.
Their conclusion, " A child whose disorder is diagnosed and treated early by a trained clinician stands a better chance of growing into a healthy and thoughtful adult". Now that is something to think about.
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