How do you feel about special programs for children with ADHD?

Answer 1

My son was diagnosed as attention deficit and mildy autistic by our public education system in Texas. We were told he would never hold a job, graduate from H.S., and would be institutionalized as an adult. We fought the system continuously, forced them to place him in mainstream classes and to accommodate his learning disabilities, much to the dismay of educators. He graduated last month from college, has had a job for six years and drives a new car he purchased himself.
If you are willing to completely dedicate yourself to helping your child , they can overcome this disability, it will not be easy. The public education system would rather label your child and place them in special education. Without a voucher system there is no help available from private specialized programs.

Answer 2

I don't think that kids should be put in a special program just because they have ADHD. Most of these kids tend to be really smart and special ed classes tend to dumb down the curriculum. What these kids need are caring teachers who understand that these kids have brains that work differently and make appropriate accommodations. Some of these accommodations are as simple as having predictable routines, the ability to take mental breaks when needed, and assigning work that makes sense. My daughter has adhd and her teacher assigned her busy work for homework. Talk about a nightmare! Also, teachers of adhd kids need to have an understanding of what it is like for these kids and have some empathy. With the right teacher, adhd kids can be very successful. We need to try to include these kids instead of making them feel like second class citizens.

Answer 3

Depends on the program and what school the child goes to, also is the child on riddalin or any other medicines? But for the most part the programs that are offered are good, My child had ADHD and the scholl program that was offered helped him out very well.

Answer 4

No real offense to anyone, especially you. I have two sons who were so diagnosed in the 80's. No real offense to any medical Doctors either, but it's a diagnosis that's easy, and offers some solution,,, usually through medicating, that may not be studied in as much depth as possible? I suspect it used to be tagged with other diagnosis,,IE" Unmanageable, incorrigable, hyper, etc etc etc.

I even attended years and hours of seminars on the issue, and to this day have no clear answers. Apparently it has also, for a long time, been stated that it carries into adulthood.

My Boys were in catholic,,,Private school, when first diagnosed, and were not strictly helped,,, or treated differently...IE: a second nose on ones face,,, but they were taken through many programs, lots of hours of enduring, that RIT,,,SIGH,,,ALIN was largely ineffective, and endure some of whatever symptoms were intially diagnosed.

If you GET IT at all, you know the struggles, and challenges, and some disappointments.

Without trying to dimish its effects on a family, or condeming anyone to being drugged, I suggest patience, tolerance, LOTS OF LOVING,,,as if they are normal... My middle son knew, early on, that SPECIAL was derogitory and demeaning, and was never truly a short bus kid, but did come to know his hyper///manic///deperessive///.swings in mood and beahvior.

I will brag on the fact that maturity and experience have shown him that no matter the TAG put on any disorder,,,,IT CAN BE, overcome,,, or at the very least,,,dealt with, in a loving family setting.

Doctor Rev. Steven

Disclaimer: I was once Ever1Wolf here,,, The Rev. Steven. I was dismissed,,perhaps permanently???? to seek another entry.
The rational for the dismissal,,,seems to have also been deleted as a "Q", but no matter. I had answered thousands of "Q's" and will continue to do so in a rebuilding process.

Answer 5

My youngest son is ADHD, and trust me when I say I know the "h..ll" that one can go through (teacher, parent , adult authority). But I don't know about any special programs here in Indiana, but would be interested in learning more. Because I think the more help we can give these young people now to be future successful adults is well worth it. My son is on Addrell, and it does help him stay in his seat, but not much else. Any thoughts?

Answer 6

I dont htink they need ot be pulled out of class and taught different like I was when I was in school. I think they do need to be allowed to get up and walk around. i think kids in general shoudl have more hands on activity more often. I am hyper active and I need to be shown somethign to keep my interest. Reading books doesnt work even if I'm reading my mind is asking me whats for dinner or does the girl next to me look cute.
But ADHD does effect our ability to conentrate. I dont agree with ridallin thats like killing a soul.

Answer 7

I think they could be a great idea if taught by the right kind of teachers and the students are willing to learn. The students could benefit from these programs because they would be geared to keep their attention and they might be able to succeed better and more efficiently then if they were in a regular class.

Answer 8

I think ADD and ADHD is overly diagnosed and most of the time just bad parenting!!!! Parents should parent not medications!!

Answer 9

I think the special programs are wonderful...they helped my son...