According to the article:
"Elder found that how old a child is relative to peers in the same class also affects teacher perception of ADHD symptoms. In other words, teachers tended to perceive ADHD symptoms more in younger kids than older kids, even in the same grade. Younger children were also more likely to take stimulant medication for ADHD. The study authors suggest that children who are young for their grade may get an inappropriate diagnosis because teachers mistake their immaturity for ADHD."
The article also points the costs of a diagnosis of ADHD, both in side effects for the child and challenges for a family. I reviewed this movie last year which made me think very carefully about the over-medication of our children and the intention of the mega pharmaceutical companies.
"Elder found that how old a child is relative to peers in the same class also affects teacher perception of ADHD symptoms. In other words, teachers tended to perceive ADHD symptoms more in younger kids than older kids, even in the same grade. Younger children were also more likely to take stimulant medication for ADHD. The study authors suggest that children who are young for their grade may get an inappropriate diagnosis because teachers mistake their immaturity for ADHD."
The article also points the costs of a diagnosis of ADHD, both in side effects for the child and challenges for a family. I reviewed this movie last year which made me think very carefully about the over-medication of our children and the intention of the mega pharmaceutical companies.
I hope this is read widely, and that parents, teachers and doctors can work together to limit the costly (in so many ways) mis-diagnosis of ADHD.
1 comments:
Yes, this article is so right on. Also, boys tend to be labeled ADSD more often than girls. I am so happy to see this article.
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