One woman’s story of finding out her son was diagnosed with ADHD, and she herself is diagnosed with ADD.
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ADHD: A Child’s Diagnosis
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One woman’s story of finding out her son was diagnosed with ADHD, and she herself is diagnosed with ADD.
Duration : 0:2:49
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I have studied at a …
I have studied at a university and am currently in grad school and i still have adhd. it does not go away. no one ever said that a persom diagnosed with adhd could not attend college or do well in school. adhd has nothing to do with intellience, it has to do with the ability to contol attentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. these are all things i struggle with on a daily basis.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I am a teacher, and …
I am a teacher, and I definitely believe ADD is real; and it is me! I often find myself using my “normal” kids to help ME stay on track in the classroom, because my mind is racing if different directions, and I have 30 kids depending on me to teach them. Any teacher that discards ADD is in denial. Some of my brightest and most creative students are ADD.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
and saying its a …
and saying its a lack of discipline is a cop out used by those who want to pass it off. its infuriating how people are so staunch on arguing about adhd when they know NOTHING about its true nature. why do you all think that your opinion is right even if you never studied adhd or interacted with it? how can you claim its over diagnosed when you dont study the research? why do you bash stimulant medication so much? IT IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH ADHD! you people represent the ignorance of society
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
its underdiagnosed. …
its underdiagnosed. there were as many kids back then with adhd. but the kids who had to live with it back then didnt have any help. it was passed off the same way you pass it off. bad behavior is not adhd. adhd is a higher than average level of impulsivity and inattention. the kid can watch tv because it is stimulating, therefore they dont move away from the stimulation. adhd kids seek stimulation dont bring your own opinions about adhd into the classroom. you do those kids more harm that way.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
he sounds like me
he sounds like me
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
and I study ADHD at …
and I study ADHD at a university. I also have ADHD and I will always have it.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ADHD is extremely …
ADHD is extremely over diagnosed. How can i child run rampant through the house and classroom and be uncontrolable but sit infront of the tv for hours and play his/her video games? How come this wasnt a problem when i was a child? Its because discipline is no longer in use in the home and classroom. If i child acts up they are diagnosed rather than disciplned. Given a pill rather than a punishment. I am a teacher and todays children are nothing like yester years. Its a sad situation.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
are you implying …
are you implying adhd isnt real?
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
the research shows …
the research shows that it is underdiagnosed.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
parents tend to …
parents tend to forget how active a child can be. Because of their daily work and obligations they want their children to behave like them. I have seen “ADHD” children grow up and now they study at an university.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
of course it aint …
of course it aint fake, but do u really think the things u eat has anything to do with these disorders? i dont think so.. i might be wrong but has anyone proven that?
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I think people just …
I think people just tend to say they have either this or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder because there seems to be this notion that people who have it are better than others.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Is the gift you’re …
Is the gift you’re talking about, your inability to make good arguments?
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ADHD is not fake, …
ADHD is not fake, however I do believe it is overly diagnosed, when it’s not the case. My 6 yr old, has a textbook case of it. But my friend’s daughter was diagnosed with it, and we (my friend and I) don’t believe so. She’s animated yes, bad behavior, impulsive, no. And they wanted to put her on meds! So I think people should go through neurolody to be diagnosed, they are thorough with blood tests and EEG’s to make sure it’s not something anomolous that causes it.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ADD/ADHD is not …
ADD/ADHD is not fake. It can be caused by Aspertame (diet-sodas/drinks) and other chemical sweeteners. It’s usually caused when the mother injests these things in moderate to large quantities during pregnancy and can also be exacerbated by lack of green, leafy veggies and vibrant colored veggies in a child’s diet.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
were supposed to …
were supposed to have adhd as kids
being able to sit still for hours as children..that should not be normal
but is a way school cant go wrong a way that public schhol must be mandatory it ppl realize that were just kids n shouldnt be in there then ppl could protest against school which lead to other things but now it they say its a disorder everything is in check
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
To the persone how …
To the persone how said ADHD IS FAKE!
I believe you are fake i wonder how much you know about ADHD I have it my self and i know That ADHD is Not fake Is it a problem but alsow a kind off gift!!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Want to know how …
Want to know how people with ADHD think?
Well check out my video!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
ADHD IS FAKE
ADHD IS FAKE
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
wow the paintings …
wow the paintings thing thats me all the way I have add and I can relate to that I can never finish any drawing painting portrait anything
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Are you on meds …
Are you on meds that give you all those side effects? If so, sounds like you are on the wrong ones. Talk with your doctor! My sons and I are all on ADHD meds and we are not zombie-like, or anti social. Quite the opposite.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
We got him help …
We got him help because he was having serious trouble with concentrating, focussing, and reading. It was really starting to affect his self esteem. He is a much happier kid now at age 12. He is successful in school, has many friends, is incredibly creative. When you see your child suffering, shouldn’t you try to help him? He is now able to tap into all the gifts of ADHD without being so frustrated… gifts like “out-of-the-box” thinking, hyper focussing, being creative. He’s a happy kid.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I read “The Indigo …
I read “The Indigo Child”, actually, or whatever the title is. We have been open minded… we do consider ADHD a gift. He is more successful and happy on the meds. That was a difficult decision for us to make. We tried the homeopathic route. Didn’t work. Brad has “Indego” qualities, but that concept is a bit far fetched for me. He and I are intuitive… almost sixth sense. That’s common for ADHD. We embrace it. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Having ADD or ADHD …
Having ADD or ADHD can be a blessing and not a problem. The scientist call it an “imbalance” of the brain chemistry.., But then again, science always tries to find a “logical” answer for everything. And maybe they are right as far as the physical aspect of this condition. Did you ever stop and think that maybe you son is different because he SHOULD BE?? Dont medicate the kid. Look up: Indigo children (find serious sources please and try to be open minded. Dont see this as something “spiritual”
November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Why would you want …
Why would you want to get him help? You should be proud he’s got energy and isn’t like all the other seemingly “robotic” children.