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Kammer K
Kammer Jun 30, 2003 11:40:36
Replying to nigelswift

> ADD is the defence of the Odd.
> (Ed.)

Never really figured out whether it's 'real' or not. They used to call it 'hyperactivity' when I were a lad, but I think that's more of an effect than a cause. There's certainly a set of common behavioural traits that are well described by the term ADD, but whether it's actually a disorder I don't know. These Americans call anything a disorder given half a chance (or a syndrome).

K x

S Shestu
Shestu Jul 1, 2003 06:34:30
Replying to Kammer

I don't really believe it is a disorder, so many people have it anymore. My daughter was diagnosed with it, they used a EKG to compare brain waves of the left and right hemisphere of the brain.. it has something to do with the balance or lack there of between the two. If you ask me they are just wired differently no wrong or right just different. From what I see they just thrive on new experiences and bore easily in classroom setttings. I agree Americans have a tendency to call anything a disorder that doesn't fit into a tidy box 8o)