Suggestions for Helping Children with Adhd Using Sensory Intergration

Hmmm, I would be more worried about the lying!!!! This is more a problem than the ADHD. yes it is behavorial and yes it manipulates that should be your first issue to take care of and it may even slow down some of her ADHD as she is smart enough toknow when to use it and when not. I grew up hyper and did not have drugs nor any extra hand things to keep me busy-my mother worked very hard to teach me how to focus and stay on task-it worked I finshed college and hold a great job today and even have time to relax (ok my relaxing is still sometimes busy to some-but it works for me). Get her in counseling and you too for her lying-it can help the whole family for that matter-her Dad and his other gang too. Especially if you want her to have a great childhood and grow up calmer.

Have you tried a "Bop It" as a training tool? Its a hand-held game that is more interactive than Simon. You have to pay attention and the follow the directions, Bop-It, Pull-it, Twist-it, and Flick-it.

Also think about hair on the back of the next as something distracting. Most ADHD and mildly auticic kids do better with their hair pulled-up, so it is not rubbing on the back of their necks.

You should also look into "Love and Logic". Its a great program that helps parents learn how to response and direct their children. Good luck.

Hi E.,

I have a son with high functioning autism also. He had lots of sensory issues which have mostly resolved due to diet and supplements. We work with a DAN (Defeat Autism Now) doctor. They try to treat the cause, not just the symptoms. These doctors are not just for kids and adults with autism either. They treat ADHD, Allergies, Asthma, Migraines, Eczema, Fatigue, and Fibromyalsia. All of these symptoms can be related to food allergies/intolerances. Our doctor helped us find out that our son has a multitude of food intolerances and airborne allergies. His body also does not process his foods correctly, so his body was totally out of balance and not getting the right nutrition. Now we have him on a special diet and many supplements to give him what he's not getting from his food. Almost all of his sensory issues have resolved and he is able to sit and focus. If you're interested in finding a DAN doctor in your area, you can go to www.generationrescue.org. There is a lot of information on that website that might help.

Good luck!
M.

My child with autism and SID has benefited SO much from this book. Most of the things can be made with household items and I love that it is separated according to issue (ie: auditory, visual, sensory, etc.).

The Out-of-Sync child has fun.

Here's a link to amazon for it:
http://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Has-Revised/dp/03995...

Dear E.,

I know of two supplements that may help you. My son has sensory integration and (not officially diagnosed) but we feel Asperger syndrome (high functioning Autism) often they go hand in hand. And he says that it helped him focus and that it curbed his mannerisms.
The products are a WHOLE fruit mangosteen juice and a tablet called Eleviv. The mangosteen has a palethera of benefits and the Eleviv basically restores the bodies metabolic balance. Both of these are completely natural with no side effects. Because they are natural, everyones response if different, but I thought that you may want to give it a try. You may be surprised at the results! Let me know if I can help. Contact me at ____@____.com
God Bless you in your search. ~J.

I dont know about the sensory intergration thing, but my mother in law helped control my brother in law without medication by cutting out all sugar and junk food from his diet. (I guess I should say sugary snacks, he still got fruit and stuff) and it helped him alot. Good luck, I really admire you trying to control your daughter's adhd without medication. I have a relative who thought it was too much trouble and just put her kids on ritalin. ick.

I practice a natural technique that has helped may people with ADHD. To find a practitioner nearest you, you can visit www.Crossinology.com.