Does my child have ADHD? (He is too active and he never sits still) 

Has your child’s teacher let you know that they think your child has ADHD?

Teachers are often the first ones to suspect ADHD in children. That’s because ADHD symptoms affect school performance or disrupt the rest of the class. Also, teachers are with children for most of the day.

But teachers can’t diagnose ADHD.

They can tell you what they’ve noticed, but after that, you would need to get a professional to evaluate your child to see if they have ADHD or if something else is going on.

I  think the school are too quick to diagnose boys to suit their own interests (that’s just my opinion) 

This is something I felt passionate about! 

Before you take the word of your child’s teacher for it, I will suggest that you do your research too.

I don’t think you should give your child medication because the school says to do so. Get a second and third opinion before you do so. 

Most boys are energetic and full of energy, but school environments are not built for most boys who are active! So some of these boys are then labelled, or they suggest you use medication to modify their behaviour.

Yes I said it. 

I used to work in school and I see what this medication does to children first-hand. Some of these medications give children headaches and change their personality.

Boys are energetic, they should be allowed to play more! But the school system is not built for this, so they use medication to modify the behavior of bored boys.

 Please don’t get me wrong there are cases where some boys may need medication to calm them down. However before you put your son on any medication please make sure you get a second opinion.

You know your child! 

Please dear parents, if you think your child may have ADHD, I suggest that you read and learn as much as you can about ADHD and it’s treatment. 

In addition – Please remember this post is for awareness and to start a conversation. It’s not a diagnostic criterion, I’m a teacher, not a doctor. But I have seen what these medications do to some boys.

Thanks for reading through 🩵

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