This article hits upon a topic that I have very strong views about: fidgeting children as targets for the "ADHD" label. I personally do not believe that ADHD exists as there is no scientifically verified physiological backing for it, and it's coming from a culture that does not in any way promote focus, concentration or what is best for children in public schools.
Surfers have a slang term called "lurking heavy" which describes a state achieved after a long morning of surfing wherein the surfer's body is exhausted but the mind is still sharp and awake. Those who deem children worthy of the ADHD label are the equivalent of expecting a surfer to "lurk heavy" before going out for a ride! How can children, so full of energy and requiring hours of physical activity per day, be expected to sit still and quiet like good little puppies (something that most adults loathe doing)? I call bullshit.
http://www.balancedandbarefoot.com/blog/the-real-reason-why-children-fidget?
