I'm a firm believer that there is no single answer that fits everyone in these cases. There are misdiagnoses galore, and many times drugs will kill a child's creativity.
That said, drugs are the answer for many kids. One of my favorite blogs (
http://buggydoo.blogspot.com/) is written by a mom of a child with an array of problems. It's been interesting to watch her evolve over the years from what you're thinking, Herk, to believing that medication is the answer for her child.
If your daughter can function without meds, that's the way to go. I hope that's the way it turns out. That said, medication is the solution for other kids.
That's me, firmly in the middle of the road, waiting for the truck to hit me.
