I have heard from many experts over the years that ADHD is not real, but that there are kids out there that are just more energetic, and just need more physical outlets. I sometimes wonder if those pundits have ever known an ADHD child.
My cousin was diagnosed as ADHD. At the age of 3, he could not sit still for more than 5 minutes at a time. He could not follow orders. He was up every day at daybreak. All through his teens he was this way.
He has an older brother that is totally normal... very calm and curteous. Both boys grew up in a very disciplined environment, and were involved in tons of outdoor things such as hockey, hunting, and ATV stuff. They did not have a TV, so they spent all their spare time playing.
The point is, this kid was an absolute firewire. Even when he came to visit, he was getting into everything. I have no doubt in my mind that he suffered from something other than just boredom. And yet, 'experts' would say he was not being paid enough attention.
2006-10-14
17:48:57
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