ADD

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This paper argues that ADD diagnosis in the public school system needs to be assessed more carefully. It explains that many children, K-12, are misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly, even with dangerous drugs. The author gives a literary review on the topic and continues with personal research. Methodology and results are offered by the author and the results reviewed and explained. The author concludes with a personal opinion on the public schooling system. The paper also includes appendices of questionnaires used in research.

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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results
Discussion
References
Appendices

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""Attention deficit disorder," or "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADD or ADHD) is a common diagnosis in the United States. For many years, many public school students have been identified as having ADD/ADHD (Calhoun, 1997). However, Foster (1989) reported that only six percent of all school age students actually suffer from this condition. This is a small percentage and it is important to note that children with ADD/ADHD often show many varying degrees of psychiatric disorders with coesting learning difficulties. Research reveals that more boys are given ADD/ADHD diagnoses than girls. Reid et al. (1994) studied 138 students identified with ADD/ADHD and found that the maority (123 students) were boys and only 15 were girls."

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