Re: ADHD
Ron Raab-Long (raablong@VOICENET.COM)
Thu, 7 Aug 1997 15:50:38 -0400
As the original poster of this thread I wanted to respond to Jo's comments.
Of course we need to be sensitive to the privacy of the boys taking any
medications, just like we need to be sensitive to the privacy of boys who
have learning disabilities.
My concern, and that of other leaders within our council, is that we aren't
being told about these conditions. Children that have been diagnosed with
certain conditions need special consideration and treatment, but they should
never be pointed out as different or allowed to be the butt of other kid's
humor.
As volunteer leaders chances are few of us are medical professionals. But we
need to know whether a Scout, who has been entrusted to our care, has had
his medicine removed or adjusted substantially, or changed. For one thing,
what if the scout has a bad reaction to his medicine, or is involved in an
accident and needs emergency medical attention. The first thing ER
personnel ask is whether the victim is on any type of medication. I darn
well want to be able to give the right information.
YIS,
Ron Raab-Long
>Also keep in mind if a boy is taking medication try to keep it as low
>profile as possible. My son is begging to not take Ritalin at school
>because it is embarrassing to him. The same goes for any kind of
>medical condition. Kids don't want to be seen as "different" in any way.
> Just be sensitive.
>
>To me, the bottom line is please please give these boys a fighting chance
>and be sensitive.
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