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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The classic components:

-Allergic to everything
-adhd
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Not sure if this is sarcastic, but the above require a diagnosis and treatment and plans. Low FARMS = more EpiPens and inhalers and ADJD and PTC meds. High FARMS means no meds.

I’ll add an IEP and (randomly because another thread reminded me of this) extensive orthodontia - and early orthodontia, too.

Oh - and because UMC values athleticism, there’s access to physical therapies, treatments, diagnostic evaluations, surgeries, rehabilitation, more specialists and private coaches.

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Child psychiatrist here.  I respectfully disagree. 
UMC kids have ADHD, Adderall and psychotherapy with a PhD targeted to improving symptoms.  
[b]Poor kids have bipolar, Risperdal and a case manager.[/b]

My decade of working in school health simply doesn't bear this out. We struggle to get poor kids immunizations, free eye exams and glasses and sadly, clothing and school supplies. 
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We all know why it’s hard to get kids free immunizations and free eye exams.  [/quote]

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