Wanda Bartley Persuaive speech

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Wanda Bartley

Persuasive Speech

Mn 3:15Nov. 23, 2010

Specific Purpose: To educate my audience on the dangers of ADHD Medications.

Introduction: Gunnar, my grandson called one afternoon and wanted me to pick him up

from school. As we were riding down the road in my Jeep, he began to cry and say hecouldnt breath good and that his chest hurt. After a few minutes he said he was better but

I was still concerned. It happened again later that night while we were lying in bed so I

promised Id have his mom call his Doctor to have it checked. When I explained to his

Doctor what had happened, the first thing he said was, thats enough reasons to take himoff of the Adderall . Canada has banned the drug because of death related incidents.

After he looked over his chart, his dosage had been raised when he had returned to school

from the summer. Unfortunately, he is still taking the medication with a lower dosage but

only until other accommodations can be provided. He looked to me for help and Im notgoing to stop until he gets it.

Thesis or Central Idea: Schools, Teachers and Parents should try alternative ways of

handling children with ADHD other than their first choice of medications.

Preview: In this speech, I hope to examine the dangers put upon our children diagnosedwith ADHD and find healthier alternative ways of handling it.

I. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonchildhood and teenage disorders.

A. There is an estimated 1.46 to 2.26 million children and teens with ADHD inthe United States according to the U.S. Department of Education.

B. In the United States, approximately 60% of children with ADHD are treatedwith medications.

1. Psychostimululants are the most widely used medications for the

management of ADHD.2. Current medications do not cure ADHD; they only control the

symptoms for as long as they are taken.

3. New studies suggest that children and teens who take stimulants likeRitalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death and

other dangerous side effects.

Transition: Parents are starting to become more concerned with their childs future

health and education and are finding safer ways of handling the ADHD disorder.


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II. It is important for parents and family members to be aware and knowledgeable about

the types of support, accommodations and special services that are available to help their

ADHD child succeed in school.

A. Support groups with information to educate parents on ADHD.

1. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity

Disorder)

2. The National ADHD Directory3. The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC)

4. Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA)

B. Special Education Services in school

1. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

C. Summer camps and Private schools, which serve kids with ADHD and other

learning disabilities.

Conclusion: Its easier for teachers and schools to medicate than educate. They are

our children or family member and they look to us for what they need to have a bright

and healthy future. We need to give them that. Become involved in their education andask questions when it comes to their health. Most of all; listen to what they have to say

about how they feel. The fear I seen in Gunnars eye that night made me start asking

questions.

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