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.
 CB> A year or so ago I do believe we went around and around on diagnosing
 CB> ADD, and someone mentioned that, because it was a behavioral condition
 CB> as well as a medical condition, a proper diagnosis is ONLY made when
 CB> doctor, teacher, parents and a psychologist are involved.  Since the
 CB> process of prescribing medication for the condition is so controversial,
 CB> that explanation seemed VERY reasonable to me.  I know that my wife, a
 CB> 4th grade teacher, is requested to call Doctors several times a year to
 CB> discuss prescription levels and student behavior.
If a parent **ever** reacts to me the way Bob has stated some would,
then turns around & sends me an assessment form to complete or expects
me to spend time on the phone with the physician, I think I will refuse
on the basis that I am not qualified to make such an assessment.
 CB> Chuck
 CB> Chuck Beams
Hey, is this like "Bond.  James Bond."  Sort of.
Leona Payne
... It's a JOKE damnit ... just a joke
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