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An article by my friend, Bohemian-Spirit, I never knew she wrote until now! Well. It's nice finding treasures like this. :) A concise, thorough, compassionate and open-mindedly non-biased approach to medicating children with ADD. She tells her own story without judging anyone else's. A truly refreshing pace of scenery in a world where we're being told what we *need* to do by the *health* [so-called] professionals as well as other people who erroneously think a one size fits all approach OR, worse [?], "whatever it takes to get 'normal.'" [ahem!] A small snippet from the page...
...I do not believe that all children with ADD need to take medications to control it...
I have ADD, as does my youngest daughter. I have lived with the condition all my life, but didn't know about it until my late 30's. Without understanding that my brain was biologically different than those of my peers, I grew up feeling stupid and lazy, when this was simply not the case. When I finally realized I had ADD and that my daughter was set to embark on the same journey, I decided then and there to seek the treatment she would need to avoid the problems I encountered my whole life.
Many people argue that these children simply need a firm hand and proper discipline. How, then do these people account for one or two out of control children amongst 3 or more siblings who are not out of control. They reside within the same set of family rules and boundaries. They eat the same things, are provided with the same family values. How then, do you single out one or two of your children for a firmer hand or more discipline. This will only cause chaos and disharmony in the home.
What is needed is to teach these children the value of manners and concentration. They need to be taught organization and social skills. But you cannot teach a child that is physically incapable of processing what you are trying to convey. Medications help calm the child to a state of what we would call 'normal'. This is a state that they can hear you and process what you are teaching them.
I, personally do not take any medication for my ADD. However, with my daughter, I felt that it was necessary to provide this tool for her during these formative years when she is at her most vulnerable to the influences of others. Remember that impulsive behavior is a hallmark of ADD. I've already had to contend with her ditching school when she was in the 2nd grade! Can you imagine what I'd be up against in high school? [ A parent's decision to medicate children for ADD and ADHD ]
