Countering the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder epidemic: a question of ethics?


Autoria(s): Graham, Linda J.
Contribuinte(s)

Rix, J.

Nind, M.

Sheehy, K.

Simmons, K.

Walsh, C.

Data(s)

2010

Resumo

Recently in Australia, another media skirmish has erupted over the problem we currently call “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”. This particular event was precipitated by the comments of a respected District Court judge. His claim that doctors are creating a generation of violent juvenile offenders by prescribing Ritalin to young children created a great deal of excitement, attracting the attention of election-conscious politicians who appear blissfully unaware of the role played by educational policy in creating and maintaining the problem. Given the short (election-driven) attention span of government policymakers, I bypass government to question what those at the front line can do to circumvent the questionable practice of diagnosing and medicating young children for difficulties they experience in schools and with learning.

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/62422/

Publicador

Routledge

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/62422/1/Countering_the_ADHD_epidemic_Chapter_in_Rix_et_al_2007.pdf

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415584227/

Graham, Linda J. (2010) Countering the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder epidemic: a question of ethics? In Rix, J., Nind, M., Sheehy, K., Simmons, K., & Walsh, C. (Eds.) Equality, Participation and Inclusion 1 : Diverse Perspectives [2nd ed.]. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 216-222.

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Copyright 2010 Routledge

Fonte

School of Cultural & Professional Learning; Faculty of Education

Palavras-Chave #130300 SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION #ADHD #inclusive education
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Book Chapter