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Myth or Fact, The Danger is Real

AD/HD is a condition that is still under much debate. There are those who strongly believe that such a disorder exists, and that medications should be enforced. Others doubt that there is such a thing as AD/HD and chalk a child’s impulses and short attention up to “childhood”, or believe that it is a “phase” that the child will eventually grow out of. Regardless of belief, the fact remains that those diagnosed with AD/HD may suffer psychologically, socially, educationally, and even physically if they do not learn how to cope with their diagnosis. Instead of medications, which can have adverse side-effects which can last even after the medication is no longer being taken; those who have been diagnosed with AD/HD or know a loved one who has been diagnosed should seek out alternative methods of coping such as self-help books, AD/HD targeted games, and or therapeutic sessions.

Alexis L. Jung is a Senior at Northern Arizona University studying to be an English teacher over-seas. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, she struggled in schools which did not have teachers who knew how to teach students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Jung learned how to cope with her diagnosis through the help of therepeutic sessions, the support of her mother and grandparents (both retired teachers) and various self-help books (some of which are listed on this site).

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