Does anyone have any personal experience, either first-hand or otherwise, with Parenting ADHD kids, specifically, helping them to focus better, sit still, behave in class, and so on? Maybe this means changing the diet, ways of speaking with the child(ren), new activities for them, etc. My friend is desperately looking for answers so she can help her 4-year-old before he goes into kindergarten.
There are lots of things you can do to help a young ADHD kid, it will be slow progress at this age but the good news is that the things you do now will have a huge impact on their ADHD in a few years.
DIET – Diet plays a huge role because what you eat effects the activity in your brain. ADHD kids should stick to a high protein and low carbohydrate diet in order to help their brains function optimally.
Avoid any foods with preservatives (especially breads and pastries), colors (even natural colors), flavors, flavor enhancers, and other addititves as these foods further affect the brains ability to function. Soda’s and candy should be avoided totally.
Also make sure he eats frequently. Low blood sugar can make behaviors and concentration much worse as well. Small frequent meals are better.
EXERSIZE – Exersize also polays a huge role in an ADHD kids ability to function. ADHD kids need at least 30 minutes of high energy exersize every single day to best manage their condition. At the agee of 4 sports like swimming, gymnastics, dance and martial arts are best and these sports accept young kids. On days that he does not do sport a bike ride or walk should be in the daily routine.
A little exersize before school helps. If you have time walk to school or have him kick a bal;l around at home before you leave to optimise his concentration levels at school.
BEHAVIOR MANAGMENT – Kids with ADHD need very firm boundaries and rules. make the house rules very clear. Avoid giving a lot of warnings when he is naughty. Kids with ADHD struggle to learn from the consequenmces of their actions so the consequences need to be very clear and obvious. You do need to be stricter with an ADHD kid than a regular kid but in the end it will give him a much happier life.
If he misbehaves use the three step proceedure.
Step 1 – awareness – the first time you see him misbehaving correct hios behavior, often he is unaware what he is doing wrong. Try to phrase it in a positive way as something he can do rather than something he has to stop. because ADHD kids have very poor brakes. EG Johnny sit down on the sofa rather than Johnny stop jumping on the sofa.
Step 2 – The warning. If he does not comply with in 5 seconds of step 1 issue a warning. IE "Johnny sit queitly on the sofa or you will go and sit in time out". It is impoirtant to move quickly from actions to consequences, if you let him get away with it for too long he will lose the flow and not learn from it.
Step 3 – Consequence. If he does not comply within 5 seconds of his warning iossue a consequence. Time out is best for ADHD kids as they hate to sit still and have a very low tolerance of boredom. It also works very well to help them calm down when they are overstimulated and gives them a chance to put all tthe pieces together and understand what they did wrong.
Time out should be in a boring place like a chair or in the corner. And it should be shorter for an ADHD child than a normal child. They reccomend for a normal child 1 minute for each year of age for ADHD 30 seconds for each year of age is better.
Mkae sure you use the same consequences EVERY single time he misbehaves. ADHD kids dont consider the consequences of their actions so they need them to be very consistent. If you change the consequence each time he will play up just to see what you will do next. If it is always the same consequence it will become borning and predicatble and his behavior will improve. Never ignore bad behavior always make sure there is a consequence.
REWARD – ADHD kids respond very well to praise and reward. But like punishments it must be immediate. Use lots of praise and posisitve attention for good behavior and make positive attention easy to earn or he will stick with the negative stuff.
HOLD BACK – It is often a good idea to hold an ADHD kid back a year (or even two if they are one of the youngest in their class). ADHD kids struggle to focus on their work, keep up socially and emotionally. It can be ideal to start them in school a year later or have them repeat a year so they are slightly older than their peers. It makes it much easier for them to learn as their attention span is that of a younger child and they fit in better socially. Even very bright ADHD kids beneift from this, because they may be bright enough to do the work but they havent got the focus so it doesnt happen. But when held back they tend to shine.
My daughter has ADHD as well as depression which affects every aspect of her life. She does very well on standardized academic testing, however is floundering in her classes. Can anyone give examples of what a parent can ask for in regard to the IEP, and any suggestions for additional resources will be appreciated. Thanks!
My daughter has ADHD as well as depression which affects every aspect of her life. She does very well on standardized academic testing, however is floundering in her classes. Can anyone give examples of what a parent can ask for in regard to the IEP, and any suggestions for additional resources will be appreciated. Thanks
ADDED NOTE: Scheduling her IEP meeting is already in progress. Unfortunately she’s already had many problems with this school, so I need to go in armed with as much information as possible. Thank you for the serious replies!
***Don’t answer if you don’t know what you are talking about. ADD/ADHD affects adults and children of all backgrounds.***
I am assuming that your child is getting her first IEP.
The biggest issue that will come before you is educational relevance. Since your child does well on academic tests, there is a very good chance that she may not qualify for special education due to a lack of discrepancy between ability and achievement. Even though the new IDEA does not require a discrepancy, most districts are way behind in implementing the features of this new law.
Should it be determined that your child with ADD is handicapped for purposes of Section 504 and needs only adjustments in the regular classroom, rather than special education, those adjustments are required by Section 504. A range of strategies is available to meet the educational needs of children with ADD. Regular classroom teachers are important in identifying the appropriate educational adaptations and interventions for many children with ADD.
If your child does qualify for special education services, it will probably be under the categories of Other Health Impaired or Emotionally Disturbed.
I suggest you go to www.wrightslaw.com. It is a wonderful site and will answer almost all your questions about legality and special education.
& if i do, is it important to have them diagnosed & treated ?
Would i know if i had ADD, or OCD ?
i know for certain i dont have bi polar.
basically im 31 now, suffered a very hard, tough life, years ago i was diagnose with borderline personality disorder and my psychiatrist accepted i have symptoms of PTSD disorder to.
in the past my symptoms have been :, mind racing, cluttered, scattered thoughts, forgetting what i was thinking minutes before —obsessive worries— repetitive asking questions on yahoo about same life circumstances —– impulsive outbursts of rage in public, difficult controlling aggression and rage ; antisocial anger towards people ; spacing out ( dissociation ) – persecutory paranoia , agoraphobia , intense panic and anxiety feelings when outside , palpitations ; a feeling of feeling abandoned and out of control : always found it difficult to concentrate and absorb information : ( although ive read books and understood them ) : keep having to re read sentences to understand them : mind drifts off whilst reading a page of words.
always had low self esteem, difficulty interacting, forming and maintaining friendships . im very intellectual and are often told im very intelligent, understand things well, talk well , and have a good mind. have a good imagination. can converse very well.
as a kid was quite hyperactive, always running around , but calmed alot into teenage years.
my mind always races every day, racing thoughts, keep forgetting things , my mind feels scattered with thoughts, difficulty trying to organise and structure.
have obsessive worrying thoughts about physical, mental health.
now those are all the symptoms i can think of that ive always experienced.
ive NOT been diagnosed with ADD , aspergers , autism , ocd or bi polar – and my psychiatrist was adamant i dont have those disorders.
iam presently working with the mental health services although the therapy i want is not available ( psychotherapy ) because of lack of resources and funding, i have to accept what theyre offering which is an OT worker to go out into society to help me get integrated because ive been reclusive a long time now..
i want to know from what i described does it sound like i have any of the disorders mentioned OCD or ADHD ?
is it important if i have them to get them diagnosed and treated ?
if i do have those disorders would i know it ? and would they prevent me from getting on with life like education and career and learning etc ???
my moods fluctuate from being deeply depressed, despairing, abandoned, lonely, to feeling ok again the next hour , then the next hour to feeling ANGRY, ENRAGED , full of anxiety , mind racing constantly . see thinks in BLACK and WHITE etc. unstable impulsive moods…
this is why i agree i have Borderline PD .
but im also worrying do i have those other disorders ocd or adhd …?
ive been told i probablly dont have aspergers or bi polar or autism or ocd which came as a relief recentley.
i dont think its ocd… i know someone with ocd, and they wash their hands every hour for like 20 minutes, and they have to wear gloves all the time
Does anyone have experience with a child with mental issues? My husband and I got custody of his son almost a year ago. He was diagnosed with being Bipolar, ADD/ADHD (along with a plethora of other things) when he was age 4 and up. He has been on anti-psychotic medications etc. ever since then. His mom (who is a huge part of his issues – but I will leave that alone for now) couldn’t handle him anymore and gave him to us. He is a ggressive, dirty, LD, mean, lies, steals, compulsive eater (wakes up in the middle of the night to steal food), no social skills, no retention skills…he is basically 11 with no life skills. When he came to us, he didn’t know how to wipe his butt and would pick at it leaving fecal matter all over his nails and hands. No matter the approach or consequence, in almost a year – he has not improved at all. In some respects he has gotten worse. He does seem to wipe most times now, but that is about it. I have 2 other kids and my husband and I have an infant together. I worry about my stepson, but what keeps me up most at night is whether he is able to be "fixed". What affect will this have on the other kids? What resources are there? I have never dealt or seen anything like this in my life. Is there hope? Statistically, what usually becomes of kids like this and what happens to the families around them. He has every symptom of having Anti Social Personality Disorder. His therapist says he is ODD, but can’t be diagnosed with ASPD until 18. The next step from there is Sociopath. I would really love some honest insight and help if anyone out there can provide it. I am feeling very desperate and hopeless. MANY THANKS!
yes, I have lots of experience with mental disorders….the ones you’ve mentioned and others (bi-polar, schizophrenia, epilepsy)….the best advice i could offer is to educate yourself…….
I highly recommend you watch this video! It primarily deals with autism but if you listen they address the other issues as well.
Probably the most helpful information I’ve ever encountered! Check them out!
I’m 13 years old and I have been struggling with adhd for a long time. I hate it. I used to take medication, but then I quit. Now im in 8th grade and my whole world is falling apart. I get horrible grades and my teachers are constantly telling me what not to do, and following me around. it makes me look like a resources kid. i am very smart, and they all know that but all my peers think im stupid, sometimes they even call me a retard. At home, my parents are thinking about getting divorced and my mom and i get into horrible fights where we cuss eachother out and hit eachother. She gets so frustrated when i dotn do my homework. It used to be that i couldnt help it "which i still cant" but now i dont care about it at all. I dont care about my life i dont care where i go in life. I just want to end my life. Every day i cry, and I hate my teachers so much. some are just plain mean to me. I understand the difference betweenn a mean teacher and someone whos trying to help. i just hate my life, and im pretty sure this is depression, but my parents try to ground me, and this doesnt work because they just dont get it. I DONT CARE!!!!! my parents are always emailing my teachers about how i did today and its so annoying because i feel like some sort of special case. I have one friend, and one friend only who understands. Shes been trhough a lot of rough times, shes bipolar, she also has adhd, her mom died, her dads in jail. Sometimes I think shes a bad influlence because shell cuss out teachers when she doesnt think somethings fair, or act out. But she really tries to get me on track, it just isnt hellping. My parents think im on drugs "which im not" and i just want to never wake up. Do any of you understand what its like to just not care anymore??
i have to go to this adhd coach right now, and she doesnt have a clue what its like. And my parents are making me go to this psychologist in on january something "cuz hes full on appointments until then" so he can take blood tests because he believes its better than written tests which i have already taken. I CANT WAIT THAT LONG!! i want help noww. i even tell my parents that. sometimes they understand, but sometimes they yell at me and just tell me im lazy and theyll check me into a suicidal hospital. IM called a worthles piece of shi$ and tons of other thingsss. help mee.
I understand what it means not to care, what i don’t understand is "adhd" but if you really don’t care, you should take in only what you feel is important (good advice) and leave out the rest. Live your life the best way you think is right, DON’T CARE about what anyone says, as long as you have your education, you will make it. Don’t ever think of suicide because you don’t know where it will lead you,( to a better world? i don’t think so).
Am a sickler, there not so many good hospitals in my country but i take each day as it comes.
You are the only one with the power to change your life since you understand it best, the psychologist only follows what you tell him. Hang on, the sun will soon break through the dark cloud.
Success.
I’ve been as positive as I could be without an actual diagnosis that I have ADHD since I was 13 or 14. I’m 20 now and have been dealing with it since then. I’ve tried everything I could think of – changes in sleeping, eating, activities, schedules, but it’s still a big problem. I finally made a doctor’s appointment last week and still have a week to wait. I’m definately anxious. I have a huge mix of feelings. I’m excited, nervous and I feel like I could be so close to finally getting the help I need.
Anyway, most resources I find are about symptoms and treatments, but I thought it might help me out to hear real people’s stories of what it was like talking to your doctor about it for the first time, particularly people who were diagnosed as adults. What finally made you decide you needed to get help, what was the appointment like, or anything else you experienced
I’m sorry to hear about that Mr Haun.
And just wanted to add, the reason I want to try medication is it is a big enough problem that it affects every aspect of my life, every day.
Yep. I was 4 years old ONLY FOUR in the late 80s early 90s when the school board demanded doctors drug me up on heavy doses of ritalin. It absolutely RUINED my childhood. Its a scam to make money and only the WORST cases should ever be medicated…It wasnt until I was 15 that i forced them to STOP GIVING THAT to me… Any sort of stimulant can steer a child toward devastation that can affect him or her for the rest of their lives. The ritalin made it so i was unable to develop socially, and delayed my growth physically. it also did harm to the parts of my brain related to Testosterone and sex. Its a lose lose situation in my case. I am 24 now and just barely recovering and catching up with my social skills and I actually grew a vertical inch in the past year, possibly due to delayed adolescent growth.
Everyone can recall a child from their school days who could simply not pay attention and ended up disrupting the whole class. This child often disrupted the whole class’s learning process because he could not sit still and focus on school tasks. Now, experts realize that children like this probably have the disorder called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Chronic hyperactivity and distractibility is frustrating not only for the individual affected by ADHD, but also for their parents, siblings, and teachers as well. Children who have difficulty controlling their bodies and paying attention do not do well in school and because of this negative school experience; they feel that they are dumb and worthless. However, there are ways to help hyperactive and easily distracted children better focus their energy and attention into something positive and constructive. Many supplemental nutrients help children to concentrate on school activities and enjoy extracurricular activities as well.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder of self control consisting of problems with attention span, impulse control, and activity level. There are three types of ADHD. The first of these three is inattentive, which is when the child can’t seem to get focused and stay focused on a task. The second is hyperactive-impulsive, in which the child is very active and often acts without thinking. The third type of ADHD is a combination of the above two, where the child is inattentive, impulsive, and very active. Some symptoms of ADHD include: not paying close attention to details; not seeming to listen when spoken to directly, easily distracted; difficulty organizing and finishing tasks, fidgeting with hands and feet; running or climbing excessively; talking continually; interrupting conversation and intruding in other children’s games; avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort; exhibiting impulsive behavior; and doing things that are dangerous without thinking about possible outcomes. While all children show the above symptoms to a small degree, a child with ADHD will show these symptoms to a degree that interferes with major life activities and causes harm to the child.
The symptoms of ADHD can be detrimental for a child, leaving a bright child who is unable to succeed with a feeling of constant failure leading to low self-esteem and depression. A child with ADHD may be delayed by up to 30 percent of their actual age in their ability to pay attention and remember. This does not mean that intelligence is any less, but that the ability to control impulses is affected. It is crucial for parents to intervene and control ADHD symptoms early, as ignoring problems will only hurt the child more. Although the cause for ADHD is undetermined, scientists are researching the effects of drug use, genetics, and toxins during pregnancy. Also a mother’s use of cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs during pregnancy may have damaging effects on the unborn child’s brain, by distorting developing nerve cells, which could potentially lead to ADHD. Other research is showing that attention disorders often run in the family, with children having ADHD often having at least one close relative who also has ADHD.
Most children with ADHD can not grow out of it. Statistics show that 67% of people diagnosed with ADHD as a child will have it into adulthood. However, this does not mean that the other 33% outgrew it, but rather that they didn’t have the full criteria to be classified as having the disorder. If ADHD is left untreated it can have serious ramifications, including: school failure; depression; conduct disorder; failed relationships; and substance abuse. Untreated children often struggle in school with 23 -35% of them being help back at least one before high school and 37% never finishing high school. It has also been found that adolescents with ADHD start having sex earlier than their peers, have more sexual partners, and opt to not use contraception. An ADHD teen is 40 times more likely to have a child out of wedlock before the age of twenty.
Some conventional treatments for ADHD are stimulants including methylphenidate, amphetamine, and pemoline. Although it may seem contradictory to prescribe a stimulant for a hyperactive child, but it is theorize that stimulants activate the behavior control center in the brain. The result of these stimulants is better focus, more controlled activity levels, and increased attention span. The last result is an anti-hypertensive drug, which has behavior modifying properties. The common side effects of these medications include decreased appetite leading to weight loss, headaches, stomach discomfort, increased anxiousness, insomnia, and it may also worsen the tics in 34% of children with Tourette’s syndrome. The use of the “last resort” drugs requires a great deal of monitoring, with the dosage of these drugs being hard to regulate.
There are natural alternatives to the conventional ADHD medications that could help a child with ADHD. The following natural ingredients work together to help improve brain neurotransmittance, concentration, attention, and control of hyperactivity: L-Theanine, Phophatidylserine, DMAE, Taurine, N-acetylcysteine. L-Theanine causes an increase in neurotransmitter concentrations in the brain, promoting muscle relaxation and improving concentration and learning. Phophatidylserine is deeply involved in the production of neurotransmitters. It improves attention, behavior, learning performance, and mood. DMAE increases the body’s production of acetylcholine and has a stimulant-type action on the brain. Taurine is an amino acid that acts as an inhibitory neuromodulator in the nervous system. N-acetylcysteine is a powerful antioxidant that is shown to be beneficial in neurological disorders, providing antioxidant support by protecting cells from free radical damage and enhancing the detoxifications process in our body. It is important to tailor the dosage of the dietary supplement you choose for your child based on the severity of your child’s symptoms. Those children with ADHD that do not have severe symptoms may require a minimum dosage, while those with sever ADHD symptoms and extreme hyperactivity may require extra dosages as needed.
These dietary supplements do not have any of the side effects that prescription ADHD medications do. In fact, L-theanine is an ingredient in green tea that has been extensively consumed without any side effects. It is a safe alternative because it promotes relaxation without causing daytime sedation. These dietary supplements can also be safely taken in combination with conventional ADHD medications. They can also allow for a decrease in conventional medication dosages and be given to your child when conventional medications have worn off. If you choose to give your child a “drug holiday,” these dietary supplements can help your child to relax and focus, which is important in extracurricular activities. Supplements like the ones listed above for ADHD can be found at your friendly internet Health Food store.
Darrell Miller http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/nutritional-supplements-for-attention-and-concentration-135405.html
Ok. so my 6yr old son was on ridilin for three weeks before we had to take him off of it. He was getting worse before he was getting any better as it was. Basically, he never had thrown any fits in school before until he started taking these meds. He is now yet to determine a full day in school now because of his actions. We have to go half days as it is…in the afternoons since mornings did not work. October 08 was when he was diagnosed, by the way, with ADHD and oppositional defiance disorder. We have done an IEP on him yet he has been suspended now for five times…alll of which have three days no school…he has missed a totale of 15days of school so far, We will be seeing another professional in about six weeks as it is and it will be a psychiatrist and I was told that this person will be able to find a correct diagnosis as it is and give him the right kind of meds for his actions. As it is, the school and I are looking at puting my son into a behaviorial school for his actions.
Then, my best friend,however, is one of those people that do not believe that this drug is the answer to helping kids and she does not believe in the diagnosis of ADHD. She thinks that it is the answer for doctors to use to tell the parents that they are not parenting their child right in the soft and sweet way of looking at it. So what do you think? Do you think that ADHD is just a way at getting out of parenting??? As it is, I am taking parenting classes, seeing a therapist for myself, taking my son to see a therapist and working thru the school with a program called the SAFE program thru the Child Savings Institute in Nebraska. I am taking advantage of the many resources to me that are given to offer as it is. But I am wondering really if Ridilin really is not the drug/meds to use for kids with ADHD…instead we should be offered something besides this drug.
Yeah, I have to wait to see the psychiatrist to find out what kind of meds he can get on. I went to a conference today actually on ADHD and I spoke with some people that said that their son started acting up once he drank milk, and bread and red foods….I guess he was hyperglycemic too. So yeah, it sounds about right with that…thanks.
Yeah, my best friend and I can go at it for awhile over the phone about ADHD. I have gotten to the point of just seeking help from professionals though as it is…instead of asking my friend or any family members for advice.
For the record, my son was on ritilin for three weeks and then I took him off it…doctors orders after all and plus I consulted him about it first. My sons father, my exhusband, did not like the fact that I put him on ritilin in the first place. I thru the meds down the sink as it is. I even found out what this dangerous drug was all about before I gave it to him…so im not very proud of myself. Now that I know that it is speed/cocaine I will not ever let my son take it and will make sure the doctors do not even offer it to him. Thanks for your answers, everyone.
You’re doing everything right. You’ve aligned yourself with professionals who can give you the tools to help yourself and your son.
It’s true that ADHD is over-diagnosed. But that doesn’t mean that your child doesn’t have ADHD. Your child has an IEP, which is only possible if he’s been evaluated by multiple professionals who agree with the diagnosis. Your friend probably has good intentions, but she’s not helping you at all. Just because she read an article in some magazine somewhere does not mean that her credentials are the same as your sons’ doctors and teachers.
It’s accepted wisdom that diet plays an important role in behavior. We tend to only notice if a child is eating too much junk food if that child is too heavy. But too much junk food causes problems in thin children as well. If diet is a problem in your house, try to move away from pre-packaged foods and eat more fresh fruits, veggies and meats. If you’re concerned about actual food allergies/sensitivities, contact a nutritionist.
You’ve probably heard this a million times already, but just in case you haven’t, SLEEP is extremely important for children. Your six year old should be getting at least 10 hours of sleep a night – and no TV in the bedroom. If there’s a TV in your child’s bedroom, turn it off and cover it up with a blanket when it’s sleeping time. The flashing lights from the TV cause serious sleep interruptions in many people.
I’m glad you’re getting help with your son. The therapist WILL point out mistakes you’re making and you’ll be tempted to react in anger – but breathe through it and keep reminding yourself that you’re helping your child and that you’re growing as a parent.
Will this psychiatrist be in contact with yours and your son’s therapists? I sincerely hope that they can all be in contact with each other. It’s very likely that, by the end of 6 weeks that both therapists will have formed solid opinions about what’s going on. They’ll be able to tell you what they think and they’ll be able to assist the psychiatrist (you probably won’t have as much contact with the psychiatrist as you will with the other therapists – so they’ll know your son better than the psychiatrist will. Their opinions will help a lot)
I wish you all the best and I hope that after a few months of dedicated work, that your son becomes happier and easier and that parenting stops feeling so hard.
Neurofeedback is a type of brainwave therapy that is perhaps best known for the help and hope it offers to those who struggle with the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. In a great number of cases, such symptoms are alleviated to such a degree that medications can be dramatically reduced or even completely eliminated. This is a great relief to many parents who worry about the long term effects of having their children on medications to control ADD/ADHD for years at a time.
Even though neuro, or biofeedback, as it is sometimes called, has been used in many situations for more than forty years, there are still many who consider this approach to alternative therapy to be experimental. However, the majority of people who are skeptical and want to categorize neurotherapy as experimental are those in the mainstream medical community, and are those who have something to lose by acknowledging the benefits of alternative and holistic medicine and therapies.
Neurofeedback is attractive to many people and is used to address many other conditions, in addition to ADD and ADHD, because of the fact that it is non invasive, and therefore, is perfectly safe to try. In addition, there have not been any reports of any significant negative side effects related to the use of biofeedback treatment, yet there have been numerous reports of the positive effects.
The process of a neurofeedback therapy session is thought to have the effect of resetting brain patterns that have developed and are thought to be at the root of many problems. Once reset, the brain can return to performing at optimal levels and the body responds according to these enhanced, or restored, brainwaves to heal and repair itself or to reestablish proper behavior.
The benefits of neurofeedback therapy are not seen overnight. It is possible that it could take anywhere from 20 to 40 sessions to experience the full benefits and to fully “reset” those brain patterns.
Typically, each biofeedback therapy session will last from 30 minutes up to an hour. Once there has been sufficient repetition and practice and the brain patterns are successfully reset, proponents say that the effects should be considered permanent.
However, in order to gain the full and lasting benefits of neurofeedback therapy, the person must be fully engaged and participating in the process. This is not a therapy which is “done to” the client, but which requires the active involvement of the subject.
It is essential that the biofeedback therapists do all they can to enlist the person’s own self-regulatory mechanisms to create a state of healing and optimal health. While the biofeedback machines are invaluable for giving the person the feedback about their brain activity, they must put forth effort into endeavor and practice their neurotherapy techniques with persistence. This is the true key to lasting benefits.
Since it is not widely used yet, neurofeedback can be rather expense and out of reach for many people. On top of that, since it is considered by most insurance companies to be an experimental treatment, it is usually not covered. There is one main alternative to the expensive biofeedback therapy programs, and that is a kit called the Wild Divine Biofeedback program which allows you to enjoy the benefits of brainwave training from the comfort of your home, by running the software on your computer.
MIKE SELVON http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/neurofeedback-a-great-alternative-for-add-and-adhd-sufferers-448725.html
please diagnose my roughly, i have alot of homework to concentrate(try to at least) on at the moment. ive supplied the resources, please help me with the work
ive taken concerta(time release ritalin), and it helps a bit with concentrating, but it also makes me more aggressive, and hyperactive.
when im not on meds, im hyper(very mild, not seriously hyper), or tired(more slow than tired), ups and downs, sometimes violent(i rarely hurt others), others depressed(rarely hurt myself, considered it though), but overall lacking attentive ability, im still able to maintain good grades in school(no medication used) in advanced classes(8th grade).
i want to know what type of adhd i have defined by the SPECT brain scan thing
I am begining to learn that I have to take responsibility for my own life and am just concentrating on how to get stuff done now!
