ADHD

Should we be so quick to treat ADHD with drugs. So many children are given drugs for ADHD, largely based on evaluations from schools but is that the best approach? Are we stifling their natural creativity?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110311153543.htm

I have worked with children with ADHD and know how challenging it can be but perhaps we need to question if the structured classroom is the correct environment for all children. Instead of drugging children to make a square peg fit in a round hole, perhaps we need to make two completely different holes.

The arts and creative programs are always the first to be cut in schools. Perhaps its time for public education to diversify and teach children in different ways.

Just a thought.