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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24210209-23289,00.html
They claim that normal childhood behaviour like fidgeting will be diagnosed as ADHD, and that the numbers of children receiving medication could grow significantly.
"Features include fidgeting or squirming in their seat, blurting out answers before questions have been completed, having difficulty awaiting their turn, butting into conversations or games, and talking excessively.
Other symptoms include making careless mistakes in schoolwork, not following through on instructions, failing to finish chores, losing things and being easily distracted and often forgetful in daily activities."
When the people who stand to make money out of a practice criticise it, then I think you have to take their criticisms seriously.