Visser, J. and Jehan, Z. (2009) ADHD: a scientific fact or a factual opinion? A critique of the veracity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. 14(2), pp. 127-140. 1363-2752.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | This paper is a contribution to the debate on the phenomenon of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It explores how and why the discourses surrounding the aetiology and interventions are dominated by a bio-medical understanding of ADHD. Competing discourses are examined, particularly those marginalised because they do not support the prevailing neurological paradigm of ADHD. The reasons for the controversy over psychostimulant medications are explored by examining the reasoning and evidence which contribute to the medicalisation of behaviour. Given the uncertainties, possible contradictions and ambiguities within the bio-medical model of ADHD, educational professionals would do well to look beyond the label to the child's needs rather than assume that such a condition ‘exists’ and is the provenance of those in the medical profession. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, biomedical discourse, truth |
| Subjects: | L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth > LC4713.4 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Creators: | Visser, John and Jehan, Zenib |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | 8 June 2009 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 127-140 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties |
| Volume: | 14 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/13632750902921930 |
| ISSN: | 1363-2752 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5862 |
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