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> Anyone is going to start questioning things if they see kids with a diagnosis who seem basically normal. How do _you_ know if they are normal or merely seem
by eatitraw 8y ago
> Anyone is going to start questioning things if they see kids with a diagnosis who seem basically normal.
How do _you_ know if they are normal or merely seem normal though? What is your definition of normal here?
- nitwit005 8y agoIs the diagnosis situation poor? Yes. Do people pick up on that sometimes? Of course. How do I, personally, define normal? Who gives a shit?
- eatitraw 8y ago> How do I, personally, define normal? Who gives a shit? If you care enough to leave a comment on HN, please also explain _why_ you think it is poor. Because right now your comments add no substance to the discussion.
- nitwit005 8y agoWe are in a discussion about an article providing strong evidence that diagnosis is poorly done. Do a little research yourself, and you'll find it's hardly the only evidence. Feel free to peruse a good New York Times write up from a while back: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/health/more-diagnoses-of-hyperactivity-causing-concern.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/health/more-diagnoses-of-...