Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Adhd What Are The Alternative Treatments For ADHD In A Preschooler?

What are the alternative treatments for ADHD in a preschooler? - adhd

My four year old son was diagnosed with ADHD (plus ADHD). My husband and I choose the medication route as a last resort after all other treatment options have been exhausted. I hear support a reduction in sugar and processed foods and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (flaxseed and fish oils), but there's more there are certainly enough to try?









7 comments:

Rory S said...

Rebecca M --

A number of other "treatments" for ADHD, but first would be curious to know more about the circumstances of how his son was diagnosed to know that? Do A child aged 4 has a lot to ... and then we can begin, it could be ADHD, I am always making doubt about the diagnosis at this age.

One child under 4 years to grow and evolve, and has a lot to absorb in the world.

I commend them for taking this position in the drug lost as a resource.

I strongly recommend talking with a therapist or trainer who specializes in ADHD and development of children. I also encourage you to focus more on behavior, felt rather than the "label" for ADHD concentrate. There are many different things that can mimic ADHD, when in fact it is not ADHD.

So to answer your question, I look at how your child is different ... and what strategies are used to support them. In my work I have too often found strategist LawHe can make the difference in the world.

Also - the food may play a role or have a big impact. Reduce the intake of sugar, protein increased (especially in the morning), and a balanced diet is a lifestyle and a "punishment" is.

Hope this helps!

Rory
http://www.adhdfamilyonline.com

Children with ADHD coach, "former therapist"

ALFALFA said...

The alternative? Do not be afraid to be too strict, and be very patient. Cognitive and behavioral therapies are equally effective, is to keep a balanced diet. Remove all debris from your diet, reducing simple carbohydrates, reduce fat, sugar, etc. ..

As for natural therapies, proceed with caution and consult your doctor because they can be just as harmful as Ritalin.

I truly believe that only one step in most cases. Could be just your personality. You must be strong, consistent parents.

The doctors insisted that my little brother is on the drug Ritalin. My mother completely the requirements, pills, and then discard it. Doctors continued to prescribe increasing doses, but gave him Ritalin. My mother was a very effective and a sick relative, and when my brother came at the age of 7 or 8, it has soft and is now good. The doctors have given a testimony of their medical insights. -_________-Hah!


You can find a list of alternative treatments by:
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/20 ...
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADH ...

Preschool children too young to be on? Read here:
http://school.familyeducation.com/learni ...

John J. said...

've Done omega-3-miracle esp. in combination with zinc supplementation for the son of my friends.

Caffeine also seems well without the side effects of the drugs work, but I think 4 years is too soon to start on this route.

Best of luck.

Starfall said...

You can try talking to a chiropractor, preferably treated one of the children. The chiropractor I see now said that if it can subluxations (irritation of the vertebrae in place) cause hyperactivity and inattention. So it is just an idea.

double_f... said...

Attention. Stimulation. exercise.

Steve T said...

After years of seeing this as it seems quite clear that our experts were, most of them hard for us left in the lurch. They completely sold us a modern version of New Clothes for the Emperor. South Park is the place in the sequence that the kids medical "help" the emphasis is really the same thing that has implemented in an attempt to "beat" the same results. And the children will be affected for some reason, absolutely wrong. Unfortunately, some professionals from the outset took a serious problem, such as psychology and psychiatry run "diagnose" the world and everything that has made possible what the Church of Scientology, they are equivalent - I think it was a mistake and PR strategies, which seriously injured his cause. If this sad reality for a moment put aside and set aside the feeling that many believers in "Meds," he said, and set aside the fear in general, I can say that the preponderance of the dispassionate, available data show clearly that the so-called "diagnosis of ADHD are fully trained and arbitrary. Conclusion: The diagnosis itself is illegitimate. The people "help" you and your child are less selfish, and they know it or not cruel. This is the "science of mental health" in itself is messy and chaotic evil. It is fair to say that it is almost crazy, really. (But what already knew?) Hold is good, your son! He needs you! It is not "broken" at all! I bet my life like this. Just who he is and if it is not good enough for some people, and too bad for them. Protect that guy!

Steve T said...

After years of seeing this as it seems quite clear that our experts were, most of them hard for us left in the lurch. They completely sold us a modern version of New Clothes for the Emperor. South Park is the place in the sequence that the kids medical "help" the emphasis is really the same thing that has implemented in an attempt to "beat" the same results. And the children will be affected for some reason, absolutely wrong. Unfortunately, some professionals from the outset took a serious problem, such as psychology and psychiatry run "diagnose" the world and everything that has made possible what the Church of Scientology, they are equivalent - I think it was a mistake and PR strategies, which seriously injured his cause. If this sad reality for a moment put aside and set aside the feeling that many believers in "Meds," he said, and set aside the fear in general, I can say that the preponderance of the dispassionate, available data show clearly that the so-called "diagnosis of ADHD are fully trained and arbitrary. Conclusion: The diagnosis itself is illegitimate. The people "help" you and your child are less selfish, and they know it or not cruel. This is the "science of mental health" in itself is messy and chaotic evil. It is fair to say that it is almost crazy, really. (But what already knew?) Hold is good, your son! He needs you! It is not "broken" at all! I bet my life like this. Just who he is and if it is not good enough for some people, and too bad for them. Protect that guy!

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