Six million children in the United States struggle with ADD/ADHD. Three in four of those children with ADHD receive treatment. More often than not a child's well being is put second to academic performance. Changing the way educators approach a struggling student and providing support from above are just two examples of alternate management to medication. Considering this is one of the first generations to have access to government regulated brain stimulant drugs starting at a young age, who really knows how we might end up in the future.  

 

5 Questions

 

1. What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder? (informative speech)

 

1. At what point does a child become reliant on brain stimulant drugs? (lesson)

 

1. Is the benefit worth the long term side effects? (persuasive essay) 

 

1. Is the benefit of ADHD medication worth the longterm side effects? (Documentary)

 

1. How to approach and support a student struggling with attention. (How to booklet)