what would you do if you had a child with adhd?

Question

see i have a child that have adhd and he get in alot of trouble at school and he have a lot of angry with who i don't know. what do yal think i should do about his behavior at school?

Answer 1

Well, Im sure people will say "Dont give him meds". But I have a son that is ADHD, and he is on meds. It has helped immensly. Talk to your doctor, and get your son an aptt, discuss it with the doctor and all your options... take it from there. My son had to bounce around with a few meds till we found the one that worked best with his system. For him its Concerta, a once a day pill, that lasts for 12 hours. It will help him focus, and stay better on task at school, and at home. Trust me, I didnt want to, but I now have a much easier time with him, and he is better all around.

But, until then (if you decide to do meds), set up a parents meeting with the school nurse, councelot, his teacher, and the principal. Get in place an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for your child, and possibly get him on a smaller bus. Helping avoid excess stimulation, will help your sons ADHD. Its not easy for you, your son, or the school, and by sitting down and talking to them, and setting up a planned course of action, shows them you really want to do something to help your son, and the school also.

I know that meds are a scary thing, and that alot will disagree with what I said about looking into it. But really, I as a mother of an ADHD child, I cant imagine him not on them. They work, and they are safe. My son is 11 here now, and been on meds for ADHD since he was 6 1/2. It helps him, and everyone around him cope.

I wish you the best of luck in whatever decision you make. And if you ever want more information, or anything let me know. Email me at [e-mail]

As to the changing diets thing, doesnt work! As to the Caffeine thing, that is actually false. Caffeine has a reverse affect on children before they hit puberty, as long as its not also sugared. Like coffee. Coffee is what the doctors told my mother to give me when I was 5 for the same thing. Its not a fake condition, its fact. And some uneducated people dont know what its like till they have lived it, or experienced it first hand. Which I for one do. I was ADHD, and one of my sons is also.

Answer 2

First of all I would make sure it was properly diagnosed by a qualified psychiatrist NOT the child's pediatrician. I may even get a second opinion. Bad parenting is often labelled as ADD or ADHD when all the child needs is a good swift kick in the hinder (well, not in this day and age) or good 'ol discipline and positive not negative attention. Assuming it is properly diagnosed I would expect the psychiatrist to point me in the direction the child needed in order to receive the most beneficial treatment such as therapy and meds (the combination of both is pretty common). I would also work very closely with his/her teacher and school psychologist. Perhaps he/she should be considered for the special education program in your school district. This is often necessary and might be in the best interest of the child. To expect a child with ADHD to sit still in a classroom of his peers is just asking for failure to begin with. He could then be mainstreamed if his treatment is working. Once again, the most important thing you can do is to make sure he's properly diagnosed. This involves an extensive screening process, including a detailed history and physical.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I also have a son with ADHD. The disorder is real! He is on Concerta presently. He previously was on Adderall which did not work so well. If he has a diagnosis on paper through a psychiatrist then you can get him an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) at school. That is a legal document that states that your son can get special services at school. They can make accomodations at school to help him succeed. I really think that if he is not on medication yet, or seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist then you should think about putting him in counselling.

Answer 5

I have adhd. I didnt took meds cuz my stepmom has the opinion that is not good to pop me with meds on a daily bases and after researching she founded out that for some the meds even made it worst. She looked into alternative methods like the alimentation.
So wat u can do it put him on meds or not. But either way be understanding. is not something that it depends of him or that he can control. And in school is hard cuz we get bored so fast and cant stay focus. I get in trouble at school lots too.

Answer 6

If in fact your child has been definitely diagnosed by a medical doctor you need to have a close, working relationship with him/her in order to learn how to parent your ADHD child. Plan on having regular meetings with his schoolteacher too.

Answer 7

I know it's hard - but it depends on what form of ADHD he has.

I've seen some fantastic results from wheat, preservative & artificial colouring free diet.

I know this will help him to feel more socially isolated, but the behavour improvements can be worth it.

Answer 8

Schedule a meeting with the school through the guidance councelor.

It is easy for peple to say what they would or would not do, but YOU will be able to make that decision for your child.
Best of luck.

Answer 9

You say a lot of people are angry with him? Try and be patient, don't let yourself get angry also. He needs to know someone is on "his side".

I'd definitely try diet change. Read labels, because there are lots of sugars in things you may not be aware of. Also, cook you own food, don't use pre-packaged stuff or eat out a lot. Frozen pizzas and such really are hard on blood sugar levels.

Answer 10

You mean you have a hyper-active child who got into trouble at school?

Oh - you mean a perfectly norma child. ADD/ADHD is a made up disorder by the pharma-corps to help sell more pills. Don't turn your child into a drug zombie. Instead if you are worred, help cut manufactured sugars from his diet, get him plenty of activities and exercise outside of school and give him a good old fashioned talking to about his school behaviour.