>Its also a classification system, not a theory (why it happens) or a treatment plan system.
This is the exact problem. It provides a means for categorizing what could be considered normal mental phenomena, and then calls it a disorder.
As far as your quote: '"clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning" It boils down to if its not causing distress, leave them alone, which sounds like a reasonably libertarian outlook on life.'
There are plenty of kids who were diagnosed with ADHD and other disorders via the coercive force of their parents and teachers who would disagree with the above statement.
This is the exact problem. It provides a means for categorizing what could be considered normal mental phenomena, and then calls it a disorder.
As far as your quote: '"clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning" It boils down to if its not causing distress, leave them alone, which sounds like a reasonably libertarian outlook on life.'
There are plenty of kids who were diagnosed with ADHD and other disorders via the coercive force of their parents and teachers who would disagree with the above statement.