For the first time that I can remember, a major and respected Medical group is recommending a non-drug approach to childhood disorders FIRST!

"In a comprehensive review, the American Psychological Association urged in August that for childhood mental disorders, ''in most cases,'' non drug treatment ''be considered first,'' including techniques that focus on parents' skills, as well as enlisting teachers' help. "

This is truly a hopeful sign, leading, one hopes, to more children being given the help they actually need to perform, rather than being trained from childhood to think of a pill as the answer to all problems.

The New York Times article "Parenting as therapy for child's mental disorders"