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Homeschool Information Library ....(HEM's Information Library Index | Special Situations Index | Index of ADD Articles).... Feature Section: Attention Deficit Disorder This Special Feature Section on Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, also often referred to as ADHD, resulted in large part from letters and phone calls from HEM reader Sue Parry, of Mercer Island, Washington, who took exception to an advertisement we ran last year. In a letter to the editor (Nov/Dec, 1997) Sue explained: "ADD is an 'invented disease,' it is a 'media-myth,' I urge the publishers of this wonderful magazine to discontinue this advertisement and to stop dealing with this company or any other that is promoting 'ADD' as a legitimate disorder. This tragic exploitation of our precious children's health and well being must stop." We'd like to extend our appreciation to Sue Parry for bringing this situation to our attention, and we also thank the many contributing parents and writers who helped us bring this information to light.
"You're Going to What?" - Melissa Wagner I will never question whether a child benefits more from homeschooling or the educational system. Moms know best. The Ritalin Epidemic - Jodi Guistolise
Personal Notes on ADD - Janie Bowman
Learning Disabilities or Learning Differences? - Marsha J. Ransom
Two Perspectives Resources ....(HEM's Information Library Index | Special Situations Index | Index of ADD Articles)....
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I had never considered ADD a handicap and I tried not to act surprised.