A Little Bit Special: Growing up undiagnosed

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Thursday February 17, 2011 · 6:26 PM PST

2011/02/17 · 18:26

I ask for forgiveness in advance if I go on a NCLB rant, because this story is exactly why I DESPISE NCLB.

I was a smart kid. Quite socially awkward, but given my height, other physical problems, and things in my personal life, it wasn't a surprise. I got As and Bs on all my exams, and I scored in the 98th - 99th percentile on most standardized tests. I was the model student in many cases. So, what's the problem?

The problem was in the classroom and at home.

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Thursday February 17, 2011 · 6:26 PM PST

2011/02/17 · 18:26

Anyone with children should know about the dangers of lead - How little it takes to elevate the lead content in a child and the horrible consequences of lead poisoning. But, even though we all realize these dangers and have been working for decades to lower the risks to American children - we have 2 news items today that again illustrate how Republicans put corporate greed over people, children and even the unborn:

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Sunday February 13, 2011 · 6:53 PM PST

2011/02/13 · 18:53

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects up to 10% of people. Even a mild case can take its toll on function in daily life, and, among women, who are affected as often as men, it takes a special toll. In women, ADHD is usually not the hyperactive type, and proper diagnosis often goes by the boards. And no matter how the times change, most cultures expect women to not only be organized but to organize others' lives as well. It’s not pretty when you’re a woman with ADHD.

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