Please let us not forget that Dr. Baughman one of the most influential naysayers RETIRED in 1993, he was a CHILD Neurologist – so many advances have occurred not only in Science but technology, that allows us to be able to learn more about it.

Now, correct me if I am wrong, but has Dr Baughman been PERSONALLY involved in ANY randomized controlled scientific meta studies, clinical trials or research, based upon ADHD? In Any studies that have been acknowledged by the Medical boards? Especially in the past 10 Years, with the advancements of science and technology? And especially with Adults who have the disorder.. ADULTS who can articulate, and express their experiences better than children! Adults who can express their considerable frustrations and pain dealing with Untreated ADHD?

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Although he is frequently cited by CCHR and has written articles in support of Applied Scholastics, Dr. Baughman is generally regarded as an unrepresentative and ill-informed voice on learning disabilities. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) told the Congressional Committee on Education and the Workforce in a letter of September 29, 2000 that Dr. Baughman “represent[s] fringe opinions about the disorder and about psychiatry.” His position is certainly at odds with mainstream research and ignores the findings of a huge amount of research from around the world.

Yes, indeed, the biggest fraud are articles and the individuals who really haven’t invested the time researching the disorder with individuals (ADULT) individuals who suffer from it day to day. and whom can share their Life Experience.
That indeed is a disservice to the public

He has been noted to say that scientific research has yet to prove him wrong.. i say that the Complete OPPOSITE is true. P.S, has anyone noticed also or is it just me, but it is very difficult to respond to many if not most of the sites that present these uninformed, personal prejudices? and if you do get to post, very rarely would you see your responses as they are being censored?

Especially noted by many of the “peers” and friends of Baughman? It does make one wonder.

from Living Proof

I worry that it’s all for naught, though. As my brother has wisely counseled me, “Never argue with idiots.” I don’t know anybody who felt AD/HD didn’t exist that could be swayed from their opinion with argument, informed or otherwise. Some of these people seem to want an excuse to hate and thinking that AD/HD is a figment of somebody’s imagination gives them the excuse they were looking for. Then they can superiorly think anybody who believes differently than them is a simpleton duped by psychologists. Mostly, they just don’t want to give us a break for something they believe is a character flaw. I go into that a bit in my latest column, “Dealing with Distractibility”. I’d love your input on it if you had the time.

In the meantime, I’m bookmarking this blog entry. Not everyone I bump into is an idiot. Sometimes they just need a bit of information to help them see more clearly.