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ADHD 'queue jumpers' spark debate | ADHD 'queue jumpers' spark debate |
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Allowing children with attention-deficit disorders to "queue jump" at theme parks could be doing them more harm than good, one expert suggests. | Allowing children with attention-deficit disorders to "queue jump" at theme parks could be doing them more harm than good, one expert suggests. |
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are given passes in most theme parks if they can prove they have the condition. | Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are given passes in most theme parks if they can prove they have the condition. |
This may reduce the stress of waiting, which they find very difficult. | This may reduce the stress of waiting, which they find very difficult. |
But Professor Katya Rubia, of London's Institute of Psychiatry, said it was important they learned to do so. | But Professor Katya Rubia, of London's Institute of Psychiatry, said it was important they learned to do so. |
The Disability Discrimination Act puts a duty on attractions such as leisure parks to accommodate the needs of all visitors: this can include those with ADHD if they provide the necessary documentation. | |
ADHD is now the most common childhood-onset behavioural disorder. | ADHD is now the most common childhood-onset behavioural disorder. |
Those affected have a greatly reduced ability to maintain attention without being distracted and find it difficult to control what they are doing or saying. | Those affected have a greatly reduced ability to maintain attention without being distracted and find it difficult to control what they are doing or saying. |
At least one in 20 schoolchildren - 360,000 in total - is thought to have some degree of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but some critics argue unruly behaviour is being overly medicalised. | At least one in 20 schoolchildren - 360,000 in total - is thought to have some degree of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but some critics argue unruly behaviour is being overly medicalised. |
Early lunch | Early lunch |
Professor Rubia who has researched ADHD said her work showed such children did have serious problems with understanding time and an inability to delay a reward. | Professor Rubia who has researched ADHD said her work showed such children did have serious problems with understanding time and an inability to delay a reward. |
This is no different to these children being allowed to go ahead in the dinner queue at school Andrea BilbowADDISS | This is no different to these children being allowed to go ahead in the dinner queue at school Andrea BilbowADDISS |
"This is clearly a medical condition, but it isn't right to bring them up in a system where they never have to wait. You're not making it any better for them - this is something they can be helped to learn. | "This is clearly a medical condition, but it isn't right to bring them up in a system where they never have to wait. You're not making it any better for them - this is something they can be helped to learn. |
"I can see why parents might like it, but in the long term you are not doing the child any favours. This is a condition which we can improve, and learning to wait should be part of that process." | "I can see why parents might like it, but in the long term you are not doing the child any favours. This is a condition which we can improve, and learning to wait should be part of that process." |
The fact that ADHD children and carers can avail themselves of this scheme has sparked some controversy since appearing in the Times Educational Supplement. | The fact that ADHD children and carers can avail themselves of this scheme has sparked some controversy since appearing in the Times Educational Supplement. |
But the chief executive of The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service said there was nothing controversial about it. | But the chief executive of The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service said there was nothing controversial about it. |
"These are children with a disability who cannot wait. You cannot teach someone who is crippled to walk, someone who is deaf to hear," says Andrea Bilbow. "They have a 30% maturity lag, and are emotionally younger than their peers. | "These are children with a disability who cannot wait. You cannot teach someone who is crippled to walk, someone who is deaf to hear," says Andrea Bilbow. "They have a 30% maturity lag, and are emotionally younger than their peers. |
"This is no different to these children being allowed to go ahead in the dinner queue at school. | "This is no different to these children being allowed to go ahead in the dinner queue at school. |
"What people need to remember is that it doesn't just make it easier for the child and their carers, it's better for everyone in that queue too." | "What people need to remember is that it doesn't just make it easier for the child and their carers, it's better for everyone in that queue too." |
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