I recently mentioned that I wrote to Russell Barkley about ADHD kids 
receiving both more frequent and harsher discipline than their non-ADHD 
peers. With his permission, here is the response:
Dear Mark:
Thank you for writing your rather lengthy email concerning the nature 
and quality of discipline meted out to the ADHD child. This issue has 
been raised before, but not as clearly as you have.
I took the liberty of reproducing your email and distributing it to all 
of the clinicians at our center. It was my purpose to raise this at our 
monthly staff meeting. Little did I know that this would be one of the 
most boisterous meetings we have had.
It is the distinct impression of my staff that the ADHD child is more 
frequently disciplined and receives a harsher discipline than the child 
without ADHD. Please note that I said it was our impression. We have no 
hard numbers or studies to back this up.
However, that should not be the case for very long. One of our interns 
has been searching for a research topic for their doctoral dissertation 
in educational psychology, and just fell in love with the idea. You may 
expect her to be in touch with you in the near future.
Of course, you do realize that designing such a study will be only one 
of several major hurdles she will have to overcome. I feel that your 
issue is in good hands.
I hope that Josh is doing better. As you know several of my well known 
colleagues have their children placed in special school settings. Your 
idea of special placement may be just what he needs.
Please keep in touch and let me know how he progresses.
Very truly yours,
Russ
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I do not think that I need to comment on this. Dr. Barkley has said it 
all.
                   ===>Mark Probert<===
                   mark.probert@juno.com
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