Quotes are taken from a message written by Leona to Bob on 08/01/96...
LP>I don't agree with your logic.  I do not profess to be a medical doctor,
LP>therefore any opinion I offer as to a child's possible condition can be
LP>only that:  opinion.  What this woman was saying to me was that I cannot
LP>say the words "hyperactive," "short attention span," or "you should take
LP>the child to be assessed."  I disagree with you that it's not a
LP>teacher's place to tell a parent that---it's nearly a duty to do so if
LP>the teacher observes a problem.
A year or so ago I do believe we went around and around on diagnosing 
ADD, and someone mentioned that, because it was a behavioral condition 
as well as a medical condition, a proper diagnosis is ONLY made when 
doctor, teacher, parents and a psychologist are involved.  Since the 
process of prescribing medication for the condition is so controversial, 
that explanation seemed VERY reasonable to me.  I know that my wife, a 
4th grade teacher, is requested to call Doctors several times a year to 
discuss prescription levels and student behavior.
Chuck
Chuck Beams
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cbeams@future.dreamscape.com
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