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my daughter
my daughter has just had her parent teacher evening in school and a few things came to my attention, they have been monituring my daughters behavior and said that she has been diagnosed with ADHD. all this was done without me knowing a thing. is this normal? my daughter and i both feel this is unacceptable but were not sure if thats the way it happens.. so is anyone else been in this situation?
please help us
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I agree with Siren Cytheria, ADHD is a medical condition and can only be diagnosed by a doctor,or better yet a trained child psychologist- not a school. Also you should have been informed from the get go if they are monitoring your child for an apparent 'medical complaint.' They are definately in the wrong here, and i think it sounds like angry letter time.
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They should not be able to moniter her without your consent unless it is disrupting other children from their work. In this case, I highly doubt it was.
That IS unacceptable and you should talk to the Principle of the school and tell her it is well within your rights to take appropriate action.
~*~ Anjalynet ~*~
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That is not the way it happens. To be diagnosed with ADHD, your daughter would need to actually be seen by a doctor. Schools nowadays tend to just assume ADD or ADHD if a kid is distracted. I mean, they even tried to diagnose me with it, which is frankly ridiculous. I doodle in class, yes, but it's because I'm bored.
You and your daughter are correct in feeling that this is unacceptable. If you're worried about her having ADHD, talk to a doctor, NOT a school. Schools know nothing about children, and I stand by that.
I have not been in this exact situation myself, but several of my friends have, and I ask you not to make the same mistake their parents did in simply getting them medicine they may not need. Talk to a doctor about your concerns and see what they say.
I hope this helps!
-Siren =)
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I don't think they can do that without your permission!
-Brianna
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i think its illegal to do that without your consent. i would get it checked out. <3
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