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Be Informed

Below you will find three areas that will help you:

  1. Understand the subjectivity of the ADHD diagnosis 
  2. Explore articles that were written by AbleChild that will help you learn about the impact the mental health industry has had on our children
  3. Hear from parents that have experienced this issue firsthand

“Informed consent can be effectively exercised only if the patient possesses enough information to enable an intelligent choice”

The American Medical Association, 1999.

Get Informed

ADHD Diagnosis

If your child has been diagnosed with the subjective label ADHD, you should be aware that there are other conditions that mimic the symptoms.
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Articles

Read articles written by AbleChild to learn about the impact that subjective psychiatric labeling has had on our children.
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Parents Voices

Our Parents Voices section includes stories from real parents who have been helped by what they learned on AbleChild.
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Do Something

Inform Your School

Let your school know what you expect from them regarding your child’s care. Print these documents out and inform the school that you want them included in your child’s file.
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Tell Us Your Story

Would you like to be one of our Parents Voices? AbleChild is about informed consent; our stories are how we share our strength.
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MedWatch

MedWatch is an FDA program that allows the public to report side-effects of medications without having to go through pharmaceutical companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I protect my child from this?

As a parent/caregiver, you have a powerful voice for affecting change. You can do something about the coerced drugging of your child through the public schools, and your actions do make a difference!   With parent voices, AbleChild was able to get the first of its kind Federal legislation, the “Prohibition on Mandatory Medication Amendment” passed into law under IDEA. This new law prohibits schools from recommending or requiring that a child take a Controlled Substance (Includes Prescription Drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, ect.) in order to attend school.

All caregivers can use this Federal law to stand up to State run schools.  Federal outweighs State.

Has my child been opted-in to school mental health screening?
Today many parents are not aware that schools are allowed to conduct mental health screening on their children in subtle ways that can lead to a mental health diagnosis and a prescription for a psychiatric drug. Many schools have implemented an “Opt Out” policy as opposed to the “Opt In” policy of earlier years. An “Opt In” policy is where a parent is given the information that the school will be offering to their child (a program, a film, a speaker, ect…) and that parent would have to provide permission for this. Today the “Opt Out” policy makes it a fact that all children are included “IN” something unless the school hears, or sees a note, from a parent stating otherwise. In other words, your child is considered to be “Opting In” unless you speak up and “Opt Out”! In many instances, these seemingly harmless programs that are offered are never discussed with the parent. Parents might not have any knowledge that their child will be receiving anything outside traditional education, all those things geared to evaluate their child’s mental health. The “Opt Out” policy permits schools to hand out checklists and questionnaires to children in classrooms with innocuous questions regarding feelings, emotions, bullying, sleeping patterns, just to name a few. A child’s answers would be part of an evaluation for mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Parents/caregivers can talk to their children honestly on how to avoid mental health screening in the classroom, its subjectivity, and what to look for in order to do this. Let your child know that he/she has the right to approach his or her teacher and “Opt Out” of these psychological questionnaires. Let your child know that if a teacher or school staff pushes the issue that they are to have that teacher or staff member call you at home or work immediately. Empower yourself and your child with knowledge and know your rights!
I was told to drug my child. What should I do?

If you are being coerced by school personnel to drug your child, visit FIGHT FOR KIDS for vital data that every parent needs when faced with this situation. If you want to know what you can do to combat any pressure to label or drug your child, fill out the abuse case form and a representative from the mental health watchdog organization, CCHR, will contact you to give you assistance.

Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a real “disease”?

Dr. Fred Baughman, Jr. is a pediatric neurologist (a doctor who studies and handles actual diseases of the central nervous system, specifically in children) of over 30 years. His extensive study of so-called ADHD has led him to one conclusion—ADHD is a 100% fraud. If someone is telling you your child has ADHD, it is a good idea to check out this doctor’s perspective and read his book:

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For further information on the history of ADD/ADHD, originally coined “Minimal Brain Dysfunction” please check out:

Is my child be simply creative or gifted and talented?

Did You Realize How Characteristics of the ADD/ADHD Child Resemble Those of the Gifted Child and that Both Checklists are Almost Identical?  Check it Out !  The Real ADHD Checklist!

Could there be medical reasons for my child’s behavior?

One of the foremost authorities on nutrition, allergies, and many other medical situations that can often cause behavior problems in children, Dr. Mary Ann Block runs a center that does extensive testing on children to rule out the most common causes of ADHD. Visit her site for more information.

Could I be overlooking some condition that mimics ADHD?
Yes! There are a lot of other things that can be going on in life that could cause a mistaken diagnosis for ADHD in children. Here are some things you may want to consider if someone has diagnosed your child with ADHD. List of conditions that mimic ADHD