2006-06-13 07:02:11 · 6 answers · asked by Carrie G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I was diagnosed with AD/HD when was in second grade. I am now 26. I have pretty much out grew it. My parents had me see a child psychologist and he help me a lot. Then they informed my teachers of my probs. and they helped me at school where my parents came. They gave me just a little bit more attention, they made me sit at the dinning room table to do my homework and i was not allowed to leave until they checked it to make sure it was done and done correctly. It also help me that I went to schools with smaller class sizes. When I did make my first transition to high school it was rough and i didn't do well, because of the amount of students per teacher. But after we room (due to unrelated reasons) i went to a much smaller school and i was on the honor list the last 3 years of my high school career.
2006-06-13 07:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by heidi_lynn_99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is alot of information out on the internet about how the diet can effect a child with ADD. One of the most popular out right now is the Makers Diet which basically takes away all chemicals from the foods that are eaten. This is very healthy for a number of reasons. Then there is also the Great Physicians Diet. Both of these diets are biblically based.
2006-06-13 14:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by Rainbow Bright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 12 year old sone was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when he was 4. We tried medicatin treatment for a while and decided to forgo that and handle it on our own. Consistency with dicipline is and ablosute. Diet is another. Omit sugar and caffine. Find something your child likes that holds their attention. My son likes to take apart and rebuild things like small lawn mowers and bicycles. If it is something they are interested in and accomplish they get a sence of self worth and that helps alot. A lot of praise for good behavior. Charts or a goal of working towards something is also good. Some parents say that is like bribing your child to be good, but I feel when they get something in return they see a pattern and work hard and it encourages the good behavior. Extra attention sometimes if there is siblings so that the child feels as important. ADD/ADHD kids can feel less loved or special when they seem to be in more trouble then others. I hope some of this helps you.
2006-06-13 14:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by EB&Js 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the beginning of last century a young boy was having some problems in keeping his attention focused in classrooms. The professors gathered and decided to ask him to run around the school between every class. This story took place in the U.K and the name of the boy was "Winston Churchill".
Imagine what would have happened to the world if he was treated for ADD...
2006-06-13 14:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by sam o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow closely with your doctor...if you don't feel comfortable with that persons advice its OK to get a different doctor..But ask for a referral to a nutritionist to work with you on a grocery and snack list as well as a list of stuff to avoid. Caffeine, and sugar and regular diet can have dramatic effect on ADD as well as other mood swings.
2006-06-13 14:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by micki_g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little sister took physical therapy and it helped her alot.
2006-06-13 14:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by doinbigthangz09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋