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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In our experience, the problem is that the prevalence of ADHD drugs has shifted the bell-curve so that behavior that was considered normal ten years ago is now considered deviant/disruptive.   And the curve keeps shifting to the right.  In our experience, it is not a coincidence that boys are having the most trouble in the highly-feminized modern classroom, where sitting still and producing major amounts of written work product are considered the measure of learning, even at very young ages.

Try requesting male teachers with a reputation for highly effective teaching, particularly teachers who are known for good relational skills.   You may see your son's perspective change significantly.    There is an old expression about boys that they don't care what you know, until they know that you care.  The hectoring, needling, "sit up straight and cooperate" style of so many teachers these days is just a disaster for so many kids, especially boys.

It is much easier to blame/diagnose/medicalize the child than for the parents and (particularly) the schools to take a hard look in the mirror.   Consider trying a different, more appropriate learning environment. [/quote]

The practice of red-shirting may also contribute to this shift to the right, as research suggests that children who are the youngest in their class are potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD. I have seen several pieces on this fairly recently.[/quote]

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