Despite all those white headphones dangling out of every ear, hearing loss among kids is actually DOWN over the past decade. No, the real reason for the 17 percent increase in developmental disabilities in just 12 years is due almost entirely to two conditions -- and I'm sure you can guess the ones I'm talking about.
Here's a hint: One's a complete fabrication... the other is badly overdiagnosed. The fabrication, of course, is ADHD -- the "disease" where kids who act up are rewarded with stimulant drugs.
These kids aren't sick. They might be inattentive, ill-mannered, hot-headed, hyper, violent, or lazy -- but they're not sick. These kids need better food, less TV, and an occasional kick in the seat -- and any parents willing to provide all three will see a miraculous ADHD "cure" right in front of their eyes. Why don't we stop trying to slap labels on every kid who's a little bit different -- especially when those labels lead to drug prescriptions -- and just focus on the ones who really need help for a change. Being a kid is hard enough! Remember?
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles451/000468-developmentally-disabled-hispanic-vaccine.shtml
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