ADHD – what is the answer?

Many school officials and parents cannot deal with kids who have ADHD.  Although general term it describes a many types of behaviors, none of which are truly understood but simply misdiagnosed.  What we know for sure is that when a child displays ADHD behavior, most teachers opt for what's become known as the "chemical cosh" - Prozac or Ritalin.

Treating ADHD with drugs is no way to treat a kid and it can have some extremely horrible side effects, such as hallucinations, chest pain, sweating, increased blood pressure, muscle twitches, changes in vision and sudden verbal outbursts. If a child doesn't fit the well-behaved and conditioned model that is seen and not heard then turning him or her into zombie seems to be the answer for some
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There are alternative treatments that can be extremely effective including:

•     Play therapy and counseling – sometimes children have fears, phobias, complexes, etc., that are overlooked or misunderstood by schools.  Some children have a difficult time adapting to the structured day involved with attending class and need alternative programs.
•    Dietary changes – it may be that your child has a food allergy.  Common food allergies include gluten and wheat allergies, but any type of food allergy can cause extreme behavioral changes.  It is a good idea to have food allergy testing conducted to see if any foods your child is eating may be affecting their mood.
•     Supplements – a naturopath can suggest certain supplements that can have an effect on moods and helping your child to control them.  Some commonly suggested supplements are Rhodiola and fish oils.

Ten years ago it was extremely common to use “chemical methods” to change children’s behavior.  These days, we need to learn more about the causes for the behavior and treatment options before utilising those methods that turn children into zombies.  If you have been to your family doctor and have not had the results you want, continue to investigate your options and don’t give up until you find a more acceptable solution to this so-called ADHD diagnoses.

You can find good advice at: The Symptoms of ADHD