There was no teacher input, which is critical to diagnosing this disorder. Symptoms must clearly be present in several environments. Perhaps they improved because their parents were less effective managers to begin with. Those who didn't respond to behavioral therapy quite possibly had true ADHD, says Abramowitz. I think the authors should say they cautiously suggest this intervention should be attempted before medication is prescribed.
Some people are too quick to medicate.
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