[Marie]

Several years ago one of my kids had a young, inexperienced teacher who was doing more harm than good. I called the school to ask them what I had to do to get the kid switched. The lady over the phone went into a snotty speech about I'd have to fill out some forms and make a formal request to the school board. I asked when I could have the paperwork ready for me at the front desk to be picked up. She told me (with much attitude) that the board had never granted such a request, then asked me if I still wanted the paperwork to be ready.

I growled, "Yes. Have the disenrollment paperwork ready for me to pick up in 20 minutes. I'll be homeschooling from now on."

[cinives]

Good for you; I did much the same. Why beat your head against a brick wall when you can just walk around it ? Mine graduated homeschool this year and is a most delightful, poised and self-assured person, all which she would not have been if I’d allowed the labeling and drugs without looking deeper.

You might enjoy reading Mary Ann Block; she says much the same as Baughman but from an osteopath’s perspective. Her personal experience with the mainstream medical community led her into exactly what you say. Long before any psychiatric diagnosis is rendered, all likely physical tests should be explored for any underlying physical illness that is contributing to discomfort in any situation. And, since so many of the ADHD behaviors are also common to highly intelligent individuals, a good and engaging curriculum is a must :)