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January 19, 2011 1:37 pm at 1:37 pm
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estherhamalka
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Also ADHD is very stigmatized. These kids are great kids just have problems with impulse control. They are often very bright and imaginative,more so then non ADHD kids,because of the way their brains are wired. I know a couple of parents who were afraid to give their child medicine for it,when it was clearly necessary,for fear that it would get out and ruin chances for shidduchim for the siblings. so the kids get heeled at and aren’t doing well in school,all so the sister can tell her prospective dates that there is no mental issue inher family. Ridiculous,if you ask me.