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Do Our Kids Have An ADHD Problem, Or Is It The Teachers?
Long before the ferocious rise of the fidget spinner as of late, the ADHD debate has been a hot topic bubbling in the mommy community for decades, where it’s central controversy prevails … to medicate, or not to medicate? Statistics suggest that approximately 11% of school-age kids are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is characterized by lack of focus, impulsivity, and difficulty regulating executive functions. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed using empirical methods; practical and standardized testing, puzzles, interviews, and feedback from the parents or teacher. In most cases (roughly 75%), the teacher suggests to the parents that their child should be tested, because he or she…