I have just read messages on the conference.  As a certified educational
diagnostician I have found many books to be helpful in discussing ADD
and ADHD.
All books by P. Breggin.  See also his web site.
The Drama of the Gifted Child, For Your Own Good, and Our Wish to Kill
all give examples of the results of physical punishment of a child.
Hitler is one who was spanked.
Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs books are positive and practical.
Best wishes.  The messages I've read are beyond any situations I have
experienced in 18 years.  I wish each of you a calmer situation.
Also affectionally known as Dr. Dot
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