From: tamparocks29@yahoo.com
Date: 28 Apr 2006 14:02:16 -0700

Most of students diagnosed with learning disabilities and a-d-h-d aremale. And boys are also more like to get d's and f's in school. Butwhy? Many educators say the problem isn't boys, it's the way they aretaught. There are New brain research results. Check this video out:http://www.groundhog.tv/apps/editor/staticplayer.jsp?clip=1146258114578.wmv">

From: kevles@mit.edu (Beth Kevles)
Date: 28 Apr 2006 22:51:48 GMT

HI --

I recently saw an article (New York Times, perhaps?) which suggests thatthe evidence is not so clear as that. It appears that the issue isrelated as much to socio-economic status as to gender. That is, boysfrom wealthier, educated families do just fine compared to girls. It'sboys from less wealthy, educated families who get into academic trouble,etc, more often than girls from the same background.

Food for thought,--Beth Kevles bethkevles@aol.com http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

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