I realized it was in my power to become a good student. Yes, it took more effort when not taking medication. I had to plan more, organize better, and work much harder, yet I knew it could be done. All this changed my life, and I'm grateful to the doctor who unwittingly set the process in motion. With each accomplishment that I achieved in my later life, my mother shook her head and smiled.
Girls are grossly under diagnosed.
Even if used temporarily,, medication may enable the student to learn techniques which will make it easier to meet future academic demands. For those who claim that stimulant drugs make everyone more focused and organized, I submit the following. Some indeed may become more focused, but not all will require this central nervous system change to become effective learners. I believe only the ADD person will be affected positively. Linda Halperin, Ed.