The Pros And Cons Of ADHD

“My child is doing poorly in school and has a difficult time concentrating on tasks at hand.” There are countless parents who repeat those same words to their family physicians looking for answers and a name to the disruptions in their child’s everyday struggles with; most commonly, the child’s school work. The resounding answer to this question is “Yes, there is a condition known as ADHD that is treatable with medication. But is ADHD a legitimate medical condition? With so many variables at play on why children act as they do, I find this an intriguing question worth some exploring, so let’s dive in and see what we can uncover about this very controversial topic. ADHD presents itself in three different forms or types. First there is the inattentive type formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), these children are not disruptive in class or other day to day activities. They are also not overly active which is why their symptoms are overlooked quite frequently. Second, there is the hyperactive/impulsive type. These children are exhibit both hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Still they are able to pay attention. The third is the combination type
When my mother arrived for the conference the teacher explained how much better Lora was doing in class and that she was glad that my mother had taken her advice and had gotten Lora some help for her ADHD. This was when my mother explained to the teacher that she had “not” taken her advice and instead found that it was actually her absence from being at work that was the problem. I remember my mother returning home with an almost victorious glow about her and commending my sister for all her hard work. This was followed by a conversation with me about my grades slipping so that is why I remember it so