Rambachan disappointed with Deyalsingh

Recalling that the motion was successfully passed with full support from both the Government and Opposition, Rambachan said Deyalsingh gave an assurance last April that steps would be taken to implement the decision relevant to the motion.

Rambachan’s motion was entitled the “Initiation of a Programme in schools to meet the needs of children with ADD)/ADHD.” He indicated that recently, in response to a question in the House regarding the behaviour of a child at the Santa Rita RC School, Rambachan said Education Minister Anthony Garcia described the student as having an ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). He added that, “ODD is one aspect of ADHD.” Rambachan indicated that research done by Douglas Riley, Ph.D, suggested that 40 percent of children with ADHD also develop ODD.

“I am disappointed that despite assurances made, the Minister and the Ministry has been lethargic in implementing the relevant programmes,” Rambachan said. He added, “ I remain convinced that a lot of the behaviours in schools are as a result of children with ADD/ ADHD.”