I work with a lot of kids who have this diagnosis or are borderline.  I tell
parents I know it can be frustrating but, think of how those qualities will
come in handy later on.  But, there is definately a difference between
active kids and kids with ADHD.


Beth the OT

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Michael H. Collis
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 8:17 AM
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> Subject: Re: accronym file :
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>
> I think children may eventually outgrow ADHD.  I know I was a Tigger
> growing up at Matheny, and yet I have a normal concentration span now
> without Ritalin...
>
> "Elizabeth H. Thiers" wrote:
>
> > It's what we call my niece who has ADHD.  She's just one skinny little
> > bouncy Tigger.  A much more positive way of looking at her abilities we
> > think.
> >
> > Beth the OT