~~Closing~~
Do you expect a paraplegic to "walk on command?" Do you expect a child with heart defect to "run
faster?" Certainly not. Do you expect the ADHD child to "sit still, listen -- pay attention!?" Sure you do.
But s/he can't do that consistently everyday anymore than the paraplegic can "walk over here.”
What do I want for our children? I want "in the best interest of the child" to mean exactly what it says --
make decisions predicated on the child's best interest. I want an opportunity for them to be all they can be
without unnecessary struggles.
I hope this letter has given you a place to start looking for help for your child. At the very least, I hope it’s
food for thought. There’s much, much more information available than what is contained in this letter.
Don’t take my word for it. Research and read. And remember -– you will be your child's best advocate.
A parting quote: Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world
can't poke enough holes in it to drain it dry. Alvin Prince
Sincerely,
Alisha Leigh
Disclaimer: The information and direction to web sites contained herein is educational and not intended to
be legal or medical advice. The information is not a substitute for discussion between patients and their
doctors nor clients and their attorneys. References to all information and opinions should not be
considered an endorsement. You are hereby advised to fully investigate all options in order to determine a
course of action or treatment that may be most appropriate for a specific situation and/or individual.
Copyright 2001- 2008 Alisha Leigh. Use of the material contained herein is unrestricted as long as it is
used for educational purposes and I am notified by e-mail of link usage. I would very much like to know
how this information is being used. Reciprocal linkage to your site is requested.
Updated 08-12-2008
Do you expect a paraplegic to "walk on command?" Do you expect a child with heart defect to "run
faster?" Certainly not. Do you expect the ADHD child to "sit still, listen -- pay attention!?" Sure you do.
But s/he can't do that consistently everyday anymore than the paraplegic can "walk over here.”
What do I want for our children? I want "in the best interest of the child" to mean exactly what it says --
make decisions predicated on the child's best interest. I want an opportunity for them to be all they can be
without unnecessary struggles.
I hope this letter has given you a place to start looking for help for your child. At the very least, I hope it’s
food for thought. There’s much, much more information available than what is contained in this letter.
Don’t take my word for it. Research and read. And remember -– you will be your child's best advocate.
A parting quote: Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world
can't poke enough holes in it to drain it dry. Alvin Prince
Sincerely,
Alisha Leigh
Disclaimer: The information and direction to web sites contained herein is educational and not intended to
be legal or medical advice. The information is not a substitute for discussion between patients and their
doctors nor clients and their attorneys. References to all information and opinions should not be
considered an endorsement. You are hereby advised to fully investigate all options in order to determine a
course of action or treatment that may be most appropriate for a specific situation and/or individual.
Copyright 2001- 2008 Alisha Leigh. Use of the material contained herein is unrestricted as long as it is
used for educational purposes and I am notified by e-mail of link usage. I would very much like to know
how this information is being used. Reciprocal linkage to your site is requested.
Updated 08-12-2008
ADHD: A Place to Start
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