One of my greatest concerns is finding our most vulnerable children often blamed for the behavior they exhibit. In my estimation, we have an overabundance of drugs and behavior modification treatment with little or no substantiation to support the decisions. We can all observe behavior, but what factor or factors precipitating the behavior is often overlooked. Overall, there is clearly a lack of knowledge regarding developmental learning disorders and how to differentiate between them, specifically with regards to Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorders. Confusion exists as to primary and secondary symptoms.
Secondary symptoms are consequences of either core or concomitant symptoms.
Artifactual symptoms are those that appear to be associated with a disorder, but are not casually related. This approach can set the stage for a life of pretending, coping, controlling, manipulating and denial. Because children in all their innocence are so plastic, so very moldable, we need to provide an accepting and loving environment for each one to thrive positively. Anything less is unacceptable.