can anyone tell me why a name of a condition matters soo much?

Question

okay, that might be kind of confusing but does the word ADHD in a school really change how they act to me?
its just a word, right?
shouldnt they just think of me as me?
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS?
does that even make sence?

Answer 1

Einstein and Freud, along with other famous intelligent people, had ADHD. Most people with ADHD are well above average intelligence. They become bored easily in class and need a lot of stimuli and physical activity to keep them focused. Kids with ADHD are also targeted and buttonholed by some schools and made to feel different and singled out by administration and teachers.

Kids with ADHD are usually more sensitive than other kids so, this is exactly the wrong path to take when trying to help them.

Doctors feel that the condition is a result of chemical level differences that cause information in the brain cells to not be transmitted to other brain cells as quickly. As a result, you may startle more easily and react more when sudden things happen. A tap on the shoulder may cause you to throw your hands in the air.

The drugs that they normally prescribe for this condition, like Ritalin, while sometimes helpful, can be dangerous. Some of the others, combined with the "special treatment" you are receiving, can cause suicidal or violent thoughts. People taking these drugs have to be monitored closely and be aware of changes in your self so you can tell some one.

Another path to treatment to try first is to get more physical activity. The activity seems to release chemicals in your body naturally that help with the condition. If you rush around the building a couple of times between classes it will help. Get a friend to do it with you while telling everyone that you are trying to get exercise. Volunteer to decorate for hollidays. Anything that keeps you busy and moving.

Your parents have the right and ultimate authority to determine what IEP is right for you. The school will sometimes not tell them this and will try to act like they are in charge. Your parents are in charge. Not the school. The school will also sometimes not tell you all of the optional things that are available to help you because they cost money. Assume that whatever you an dyour parents think that you may need is available. You may need a PE class in the morning and one in the afternoon. Get exercise at lunch time. Go out for sports. Any of what they call "intervention", tutoring or counselling for instance, should be kept as secret or unabtrusive as possible which will help you to feel less self conscious. An ideal situation would be if they have a Special Ed center where you can go for help when and if you need it.

Do not let this come between you and your parents. They may end up being the only ones on your side.

Check out www.keystosaferschools.com
and especially read this article http://www.keystosaferschools.com/parent_article0405.htm

Not to scare you but this needs to be addressed in a way that makes sure that you are successful. There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be.

Always remember that you are smarter than most of the other kids and in some cases smarter than the teachers. You can accomplish more in less time than most people so, try to keep yourself really busy with constructive things so that you don't get bored.

Answer 2

Sorry, dear, but ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is an illness, not just a word. I don't know how you are being treated as a result of this condition, but I know that one of the symptoms is an inability to concentrate because of the poor attention span and the hyperactivity. Many people are afflicted with this disorder, so don't feel that you are alone. You should probably be in a special education class where you can get more specialized attention than in a regular school setting. Also, you would be with other students who have ADHD. Having this disorder does not mean you're not a bright, intelligent person. It just means you have trouble concentrating because your mind is always racing.. There are medications that can control this. And there's no reason why you can't get the education you want. If you're a child, talk to your parents and tell them you need help. If you're grown, then talk to your doctor.

Answer 3

I think I get what you are asking. When any parent has asked me why it is so important that a child have a name attached to the diagnosis or IEP, I tell them this...having a firm diagnosis will get your child the specific services they need far easier than carrying a more generic label. Diagnosis can, and often do, change as time goes by. The diagnosis of a disability will not (or should not) change how people act towards you...you are the same person with or without that word in your record. However, it can change how the school will place you, how teacher's will provide information and allow you to be able to work in methods that best suit your learning style. A good teacher will always think of you as you.

Answer 4

the name of a condition acts similar to the name of a person it tells you who/what that si, where does it come fom, what are its general characteristice and what you could expect from it. when someone has adhd it tells the others that you have a problem with paying continuos attention to any given task for a reasonable length of tiem. hence your teachers should be better prepared for your lapse of concentration and therefore pay you more personalattention. after the labelling you might find that your teachers are going the extra length to catch your interest when you would rather they left you to your own devices. besides read up all you can about adhd and try toset small concentration jobs for yourself on a daily basis and see that you achieve it. this way you can walk your way out of the label.

Answer 5

People who are "shallow" and interested in a quick label for a person, so they can go - "Ohhh, THAT'S why she does that," and feel like they are an expert, are not worth your time, anyway -- simply smile and nod. Good friends know who you are and couldn't care less about your ADHD -- or they are able to tease you gently, like good friends do. Adults in your life who are in a position to maintain order - therefore they must manage behavior - will use knowledge of your ADHD in one of two ways:

1. Be irritated, because they don't have a clue (shallow).

2. Know immediately that you are not a "bad" kid trying to cause trouble, and be aware enough to offer options - privately - to help you cope.

Your awareness can be as helpful to you as someone who must watch their diet, or take medication daily for depression, or use a reading strategy to help with comprehension. If an adult can't help with coping skills - YOU can make suggestions.

My awareness of a student's needs (label or no label) helps me to help them. If I know a student has ADHD, I might offer the chance to stand during a lesson . . . paper to doodle . . . room at the back to pace . . . a less distracting seat . . . whatever works. If I have a student whose ADHD causes endless problems, and he/she resists all possible coping skills, including taking meds, then I see it as a behavior issue - and I handle it differently.

Answer 6

You are right, it is just a word. Your teachers have had classes and use that diagnosis to help determine what strategies are most likely to help you. The strategies for dyslexia and autistic are very different than the strategies that are most likely to work on ADHD. You have an IEP, an individual educational plan. Work with your teachers and let them know what strategies best help you learn.

Answer 7

Yes it's just a word.
But getting a diagnosis, a label, can mean that you'd get access to treatment/help/tutors/ all kinds of stuff.
It may change how they act towards you - if they understand that the behavior that irritates them is not intentional on your part - then yes, they may cut you some slack, or provide assistance/extra reminders, etc.

Answer 8

ADHD is just a really poor way to give a kid drugs because the parents are so busy and have no time to teach the kid to pay attention. We have drugs for everything...but some things like ADHD cant be cured by them just by good parenting!!!

Answer 9

yes of course, in a perfect world ud just be thought of as uniquely u. but in OUR world, people need to label people so they can deal with things. for example - the principal gets a request for extra resources for ur class from ur teacher, to help u. the principal says to the teacher - why does this student need any extra help? the teacher says - oh well because she has trouble concentrating for a long period of time, and finds it useful to stand while working, and she doesnt like alot of noise...and on and on and on and on. instead, to save time, the teacher says to the principal - she has ADHD. the principal then says - ok.
ur parents, and family and friends should see u as unique and unlabeled. schools and things like that wont.

Answer 10

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