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Reviews For He Understands Me
Title: Talks 21 Nov 2016 10:43 pm
Reviewer: ConceptuallyCurious (Signed) [Report This]
    I am really enjoying this story but I am a little puzzled by all the reviewers who say how accurate the details are. As I'd say it's enjoyable despite the details.

    In particular, the odds of getting an appointment on turning up are close to none. Beside the fact that a teacher definitely couldn't do it without parental permission.

    Other details - Snape only sees Harry for one lesson. Even accounting for less stringent diagnosis back then, this would not happen. One adult does not constitute multiple settings. Generally, professionals require informants from multiple places over a period of time, especially for children. (Adults can be diagnosed faster.)

    Also, there is no way 3 months would be prescribed at once. There are health checks (particularly cardiac) which must be done before taking stimulants and then careful monitoring (generally weekly in the UK) of pulse, heart rate, side effects, etc. There is also a slow taper up to the final dose.

    Author's Response:

    Thank you for your review! I know the odds of getting a doctor's appointment out of the blue is extremely rare, and yes, the other details are valid as well. They were all things I considered when I was writing this, and still things I am debating fixing now. As it is a fanfic, I went with the cliched 'handwaving magic of the author' to explain how it all happens so quickly, because it's honestly less about Harry seeing a doctor and getting a prescription than it is about Harry and Snape's relationship. Most of the reviewers talking about accuracy are talking about the relationships, and how Harry and Snape act. I will also admit, since I'm not from the UK, I don't know how many of the medical practices differ from where I live, which is also why I was extremely vague on that area.

     So, thank you again for the review, and I'm rather sorry that the details aren't up to par but still hope that you enjoy the story regardless.

Title: Talks 07 Apr 2014 2:40 am
Reviewer: twin of harry potter (Signed) [Report This]
    it was good story with harry have attention deficit hyperactvity disorder.
Title: Talks 30 Dec 2013 1:23 am
Reviewer: Nightshade sydneylover150 (Signed) [Report This]
    Really hope you continue one day! I love the story!
Title: Talks 21 Jan 2013 8:11 pm
Reviewer: Fmh (Signed) [Report This]
    Lovely chapter, a very soft Severus!
Title: Talks 19 Jan 2013 1:26 am
Reviewer: SongoftheDarquePhoenix (Signed) [Report This]
    Excellent fic so far- (I've wondered about answering this challenge myself) and you've well written it. I can't wait to see what you do with this.
Title: Talks 17 Jan 2013 9:25 pm
Reviewer: kspence (Signed) [Report This]
    So far a very good story, interesting to see what the future for them is.
Title: Talks 16 Jan 2013 2:00 am
Reviewer: JWOHPfan (Anonymous) [Report This]
    Great story so far!
Title: Talks 15 Jan 2013 11:34 pm
Reviewer: HPSSFan (Signed) [Report This]
    Oh my, I love this story. I suffered from ADHD as well and was super excited when I started reading this story. Had I had a teacher like Snape in school, who recognized that I had ADHD and didn't critize me for having it, school would have been a lot better when I was younger. Thank you for writing this story, keep up the good work
Title: Talks 15 Jan 2013 8:53 pm
Reviewer: the other witch (Signed) [Report This]
    This is really interesting
Title: Talks 13 Jan 2013 6:39 am
Reviewer: Nightshade sydneylover150 (Signed) [Report This]
    Very cool. You are developing this story so well!

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