(ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Timothy stared out of the window at the school janitor. He watched him ride back and forth on the rider mower leaving neat patterns in the lawn. Far in the distance he heard the call of a wild bird. No wait, it was his name. Suddenly Timothy realized that it wasn't a bird it was Mrs. Brown his teacher and she was screaming his name. As he turned toward her desk he knew by the …

…no less intelligent than kids without this disorder. Their brains just work in different ways. In conclusion, with so much scientific uncertainty as to what causes ADHD, why would a parent choose not to try behavior modification techniques with their children before resorting to drug treatment? There are many other alternatives other than drugging our children to behave! I feel as though drug treatment should only be used when all other avenues have been exhausted