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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]10% of the population historically has had ADHD. No idea what % has ASD. The diagnostic criteria are clearer now, there is no stigma and the way school is run today makes the learning disability noticeable. I think in the past with smaller classes, lots of recess and PE time and lower sit in your seat bored, kids with mild ADHD were fine until high school. [/quote]
I agree with this as a former public school teachers. There is so much over emphasis on reading and Math scores instead on helping kids with self-regulation and building community. [/quote]

Mild adhd? This post is funny.

What happened in the past was that any kid who was disruptive or too slow wasn't in class with the rest of the kids. Many school systems barely tried to educate kids who weren't on track with everyone else. It was a travesty and we are more aware now that having disabilities does not preclude one from learning. One of my kids has multiple disabilities and struggles to function in school. Despite this, kid is extremely intelligent and teachers let kid help other kids with math and history. Kid is a very good teacher.  [/quote]

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