Hey guys/gals, I have a stepson (7 year old) who has adhd. We will be taking him to the dr as soon as we get him on my insurance. However, I cannot put him on my insurance until late may/early june due to my company's open enrollment policy. I was wondering if any of you knew of things that we may be able to do to make the time bearable until we can take him to the dr? I have read up a little and it looks like Ginko Biloba can help with this. I was just seeking the advice of anything that you guys/gals may have tried on the natural/unnatural side of things and am willing to give anything a shot at this point.
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Originally Posted By: Shannow
diagnosed as having had it, or the school is saying it ?
Good point. He may just be an active little boy. Take him bike riding for a few hours in the evening. Limit any and all screen time.
diagnosed as having had it, or the school is saying it ?
Good point. He may just be an active little boy. Take him bike riding for a few hours in the evening. Limit any and all screen time.
I think 99% of ADD / ADHD is from overstimulated kids that get plopped infront of the TV to watch TV shows, play video games and drink sugary beverages.
My oldest daughter has had ADHD since age 3 (diagnosed). We had her tested at age 5 to see if she was ready for kindergarten. She was not so we held her back one year and she made it though. She was able to make it through this school (K-8) but had low reading comprehension scores. In 6th grade we were able to put her on medication (adderall)which made all of the difference in the world. Her reading ability increased about 40% and she then tested in the 98% percentile for mathematics. She was able to get accepted at one of the top Catholic girls High Schools and graduated with a 3.2GPA. She was then accepted at 7 different universities and will graduate in 4 weeks with a Bachelors degree in Business Fiance and already has secured a job with a Fortune 500 company as a Financial Auditor making close to $50k starting. They will also pay for her Masters degree.
You need to understand that only 4% of ADHD kids actually graduate college. It is a lot of work but it can be done.
You need to understand that only 4% of ADHD kids actually graduate college. It is a lot of work but it can be done.
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BTW, Do not take anyone's advice on how to deal with this disorder. It is real and you need to get it professionally diagnosed. We took our daughter to Case Western University Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Exercise, no to caffeine and sugar(ie cola/koolaid etc)
+10000000000 My daughter does one hour a day on an elipitical trainer at the gym. It does a great deal of good all the way around. Aerobic exercise is MANDATORY for ADHD kids.
Exercise, no to caffeine and sugar(ie cola/koolaid etc)
+10000000000 My daughter does one hour a day on an elipitical trainer at the gym. It does a great deal of good all the way around. Aerobic exercise is MANDATORY for ADHD kids.
You may also want to see if he has an interest in computers. My daughter was able to learn the software system at my office in 2 hours without a tutorial.
This system normally takes a person 2-3 days with a tutorial dvd. Some of these ADHD kids are really high math functioning. Start giving him arithmetic and maybe algebra problems to work on and see what happens.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
I think 99% of ADD / ADHD is from overstimulated kids that get plopped infront of the TV to watch TV shows, play video games and drink sugary beverages.
Yep + 10000000
Don't forget kids not getting a healthy diet.
Some think the solution is in a bottle from a pharmacist.
Watch the medicated child on PBS Frontline, a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him.... meds turned him into a zombie.
I think 99% of ADD / ADHD is from overstimulated kids that get plopped infront of the TV to watch TV shows, play video games and drink sugary beverages.
Yep + 10000000
Don't forget kids not getting a healthy diet.
Some think the solution is in a bottle from a pharmacist.
Watch the medicated child on PBS Frontline, a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him.... meds turned him into a zombie.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him....
You need to have a kid tested by a qualified medical professional before you put them on medication. Too bad the whole ADHD thing is way overblown because now if you actually have a kid with ADHD many of the idiot teachers think it is a scam. If you put an ADHD kid through the public school system you are almost dooming them to failure. Many private school systems have the ability to work with ADHD kids properly.
a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him....
You need to have a kid tested by a qualified medical professional before you put them on medication. Too bad the whole ADHD thing is way overblown because now if you actually have a kid with ADHD many of the idiot teachers think it is a scam. If you put an ADHD kid through the public school system you are almost dooming them to failure. Many private school systems have the ability to work with ADHD kids properly.
We are working on getting it professionally diagnosed, however, as a sufferer of adhd in my younger years he is a spitting image of how I was. It's almost like if he's not sleeping he's gotten into some heavy stimulants and has two speeds...Sleep or 10,000 mph. Doesn't focus well, and the school has already started the preliminary paperwork (not dated so it's not considered a pre-existing condition) and his siblings have had it as well. Also has trouble with memory.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Originally Posted By: Miller88
I think 99% of ADD / ADHD is from overstimulated kids that get plopped infront of the TV to watch TV shows, play video games and drink sugary beverages.
Yep + 10000000
Don't forget kids not getting a healthy diet.
Some think the solution is in a bottle from a pharmacist.
Watch the medicated child on PBS Frontline, a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him.... meds turned him into a zombie.
When I was in elementary school in the early 90s they really started pushing the medication. I can think of 4 or 5 kids that , throughout the years, were put on medications and turned into zombies.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
I think 99% of ADD / ADHD is from overstimulated kids that get plopped infront of the TV to watch TV shows, play video games and drink sugary beverages.
Yep + 10000000
Don't forget kids not getting a healthy diet.
Some think the solution is in a bottle from a pharmacist.
Watch the medicated child on PBS Frontline, a kid is put on meds because his teacher told his parents that meds would help him.... meds turned him into a zombie.
When I was in elementary school in the early 90s they really started pushing the medication. I can think of 4 or 5 kids that , throughout the years, were put on medications and turned into zombies.
I have ADHD-PI (so I am a quiet daydreamer with a fast mind/slow body) so might not be able to help too much.
Medication is the single best thing that can help. A lot of people have had good luck with fish oil (did nothing for me). Other supplements are L-tyrosine (I take this now), DMAE, choline, acetyl-L-carinitine. I have a degree in nutrition so I can tell you that these are all safe, but be sure the MD knows what supplements are being used because some may interact with medication.
Physical exercise helps most people as well, so +1 on that.
Good luck!
Medication is the single best thing that can help. A lot of people have had good luck with fish oil (did nothing for me). Other supplements are L-tyrosine (I take this now), DMAE, choline, acetyl-L-carinitine. I have a degree in nutrition so I can tell you that these are all safe, but be sure the MD knows what supplements are being used because some may interact with medication.
Physical exercise helps most people as well, so +1 on that.
Good luck!
Originally Posted By: Rtstrider
We are working on getting it professionally diagnosed, however, as a sufferer of adhd in my younger years he is a spitting image of how I was. It's almost like if he's not sleeping he's gotten into some heavy stimulants and has two speeds...Sleep or 10,000 mph. Doesn't focus well, and the school has already started the preliminary paperwork (not dated so it's not considered a pre-existing condition) and his siblings have had it as well. Also has trouble with memory.
There are no more pre-existing conditions with Obama care. He sounds like he has the classic symptoms. Here is a good link to the Cleveland Clinic website.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/childrens-...-treatment.aspx
Maybe they can steer you to a good clinic in Florida or you may consider bringing him to Cleveland for diagnosis. There are some good FAQ links there too. But a proper diagnosis is key to success even if you don't use the initial facility for treatment
We are working on getting it professionally diagnosed, however, as a sufferer of adhd in my younger years he is a spitting image of how I was. It's almost like if he's not sleeping he's gotten into some heavy stimulants and has two speeds...Sleep or 10,000 mph. Doesn't focus well, and the school has already started the preliminary paperwork (not dated so it's not considered a pre-existing condition) and his siblings have had it as well. Also has trouble with memory.
There are no more pre-existing conditions with Obama care. He sounds like he has the classic symptoms. Here is a good link to the Cleveland Clinic website.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/childrens-...-treatment.aspx
Maybe they can steer you to a good clinic in Florida or you may consider bringing him to Cleveland for diagnosis. There are some good FAQ links there too. But a proper diagnosis is key to success even if you don't use the initial facility for treatment
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Doctors and schools tend to over diagnose ADHD. I’d check out alternative medicine before putting him on the hardcore stuff the medical profession will put him on. There are lots of good chiropractors that can help.
If the child's educational preformance is affected by this, the schos system is required by Federal Law to provide treatment. The key is to obtain a professional assessment of the condition of the child which can be brought to the attention of the school department.
When I worked in special ed about 15 years ago, the school could recommend seeing a GP for a referral for diagnosis, but could not go as far as to suggest that a child had a disorder. The first course of action was always counseling and behavior modification. Often times more 1 on 1 attention was enough to turn a child around. The catch was, under NYS education law, there had to be an IEP, which required a clinical diagnosis and coding. With children under 10, typically clinicians would tend to stay away from meds unless the child was beyond normal behavior modification. With kids in 1st or 2nd grade what we would see was a vague diagnosis of OHI (other handicapping impairment) just so that they would qualify for services, like a 1:1 aide. Meds should be a last resort. They change the brain chemistry such that they become necessary for the child to reach baseline. Many children "outgrow" ADHD/ADD, but it is nearly impossible to do if the brain is altered during periods of time when it is developing. If the brain doesn't "learn" to produce essential levels of dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and other essential neurotransmitters, the child will be forever dependent upon chemical substances to function, concentrate, and avoid depression.
A mother I know had experienced great results with cutting out certain food dyes and additives from her kids diet. While I am all for certain types of meds, I like to try natural paths first, but that is just me.
good point
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