Be forewarned that ADD is not a real disease, but rather a contrived illusion of a disease, a marketplace tool, you can keep your child from contacting it. Diseases are natural occurrences caused by infections, toxins, abnormal genes, cancer, etc., and are characterized by definite, detectable physical abnormalities. The answer is that none can. That too, is deception. The epidemic rages.
All children are at risk.
Invented in 1980, a half million were affected by 1988 and 4.0 million today. Why in 5 years of asking, has Ciba-Geigy provided me with no proof that ADD is a disease. Keep in mind all of the above and you can keep your child from contracting ADD . If they persist, request a written description of the symptoms considered to be abnormal and beyond remedy by collaborative action of teacher and parents. Should they refuse these requests but continue to coerce you to have your child medically evaluated, or condition your child's treatment in school and their education upon your acceptance thereof, write to your elected representatives, learn of organizations who combat the excesses of psychology, psychiatry and education, and make known your intention to seek legal counsel.