
ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.

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To all aggravated, frustrated, and fed up parents. Visit addvance.com Click on the right hand side, title For Teens, then click on" High School is Tough" It gives a great perspective for teachers, on whether they are ADD friendly teachers, or ADD toxic. I also withdrew my child from public school this week due to a staff of ADD toxic teachers who didn't want to provide my child with what she needs. The letter I wrote to the principal is on my journal if you are interested. Most teachers don't understand that ADD and ADHD kids have brain chemistry problems, and the problem is medical not moral. They are misguided. Dr. Nadeau's books on gender specific treatment of ADD and ADHD is fascinating. She's right, I have a boy and a girl, and how they responded to the same public school system's efforts were completely different.

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I read your letter to the school. Good for you! You hit the nail on the head there for sure! You should send a copy to as many newspapers as you can to see if they will publish it. More people need to be aware. Good job!
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