treatment for adhd inattentive type
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Does anyone know about the process of diagnosis and treatment..." ... The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ...
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- Hi H., My son was originally diagnosed in k-5 ADHD, but later as the years went by, I had him rediagnosed and he was actually ADD. Later on in the 3rd Grade, he w...
- My cousin went through this for years with her daughters. It turned out being diet related. They got rid of "convenience" foods (ie hot dogs, packaged deli meats) and ...
- HI, My husband and his brother were diagnosed with ADD as 5 yr olds as well. Two suggestions that their mom swears made the difference between sanity and insanity! 1)...
ADD & Gifted Child
Go to the various ADHD websites and try to find a doctor that specializes in ADHD treatment in your area that is recommended. These doctors are usually ...
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- Although he had been tested in 3rd grade & they missed it my son was later diagnosed with ADD at age 16. Today he is 22 & pursuing his masters degree in psychology. ...
- Have you talked with your child's teacher? As a teacher I have had gifted ADD kids and ADHD. 2 years ago, I had one of the smartest students I have ever taught and he ...
- my son is 8 and gifted. Its difficult for people to know that because it is difficult for him to write and follow simple directions. We discovered this by taking him...
Attention Deficit
My son was diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD w/hyperactivity and impulsivity versus inattention. He is now 13 and doing great! I can sympathize with you. ...
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- You should take him to a psychiatrist. There are so many medications to try and they dont work on everyone. My stepson has ADD he takes ritalin just started in the pas...
- Hi, I have a 7 year old and a 14 year old that has been diagnosed with add and adhd. We had trouble with the add medication, so we tried antidepressants. It has work...
- L.- I was reading through the other responses and I would strongly caution against ruling meds out completely. I have ADD, my 13 year old has ADHD and my 16 year old ...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
Read all 26 responses: "How do they test children for add or adhd? ... This causes inattention, distractibility, unexplained out-bursts or ..... Your doctor is the only one that can diagnose ADHD (it's all called ADHD now, there's type 1 , .... and has 6 0r 7 categories for ADD along with treatment recommendations. ...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
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ADD is not the cause of her inattention sometimes. .... I hope you can find the answer/treatment that works best for your family and ..... ADHD Type Issues ...
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- K., my son which is now 16 also had the same issues. At his school the had some testin which the would come in and watch him. Actually what they where trying to do is...
- Many parents have discussed their experience with various Dr's and health professionals in this arena. However, many Dr's are quick to label ADD/ADHD and prescribe med...
- I agree that you should check her diet and exercise first and make sure her sight and hearing have been checked and that she's getting PLENTY of sleep! I have a 6yr ol...
The School Says My 6 Yr Old Has A.D.D. Not the Hyperactivity Type
I usually don't have problems with inattention or excitability with them ..... If in fact your son does have some type of ADD/ADHD (which is actually ..... Once you have started your treatment (whichever avenue you take) Find support. ...
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- Legally, I don't believe she is allowed to actually say that. I am a teacher and I can hint at the fact that a child has issues focusing and attributes suggesting it b...
- I don't want to take away from whatever experience this teacher has, but not all teachers are right whether they like it or not. She's not a licensed physician and if ...
- Hi S. I would suggest calling dr miles at progressive pediatircs on beach and parental home road. ###-###-#### Both are female Pediatricians who also practice homeopa...
High Energy Child
It is way too soon for you to know if this child has ADHD. ... The thing to remember is if your child needs treatment of some sort it will help them calm ...
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- The first thing to realize is you and your husband are not alone! One of my closest friends has 2 like yours and my husband and i are one of the few people that can he...
- I took my son swimming once a week at the Mountlake Terrace pool. It was the only activity that could compete with my son's energy levels. Perhaps they could swim in...
- If you feel like your son is outside the norm, it is worth talking to your doctor about. Your doctor may have additional ideas for you, or may be able to help you fig...
Son with Possible Inattentive ADD
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Hi, There is a possibility that my 9 year old son has inattentive ADD. Does anyone have any advice about treatment, whether conventional or alternative to help my so...
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- Go On line and find out as much as you can about ADD/ADHD.Look into the the different medications and side effects. It's good when you can talk to your physician and h...
- In addition to what N D said -- read up on Sensory processing disorder and see if any of that fits your son. My son has SPD and food sensitivities. He went through 6...
- My personal opinion (and this is just an opinion) is that ADD is a symptom, not a disease in itself. There are many different causes (just as there are many different ...
Experience with ADHD (Inattentive-Type) Treatment Medications?
Asked by B.W. from Washington DC
on October 17, 2008
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I have a 13 year old son who has been on Adderall XR for the past 5 months. We believe the medication is working for the symptoms he is exhibiting: focus, organizati...
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- I would like to respond to Laurie S's response below. I have a 6 year old boy in first grade. I've been in communication with his teacher quite a bit, and we suspect...
- Ironically, Dr. Mercola's Newsletter today has an article re ADHD. He has something to sell usually, so I read with a critical eye...however this article may be benef...
- I would definitely look into the diet factor despite the fact that not much research has yet been done. Elminating Red Dye #40 has been anecdotally shown to improve t...
Adhd
Asked by T.A. from Buffalo
on September 20, 2006
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My four year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at 2 I now have him a therapuetic preschool but that does not help him control himself at home. I have been wrestling with...
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- check out the following website: www.nativeremedies.com. i stumbled across it a while back in doing some research for options for my 17 year old stepson who has refu...
- Hi T., My son is 10 y/o and was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5. He has the inattentive type. He's not very hyperactive. Anyways he did well in Kindergarten, b...
- Hi T., sorry to hear about your troubles. I know exactly how you feel, I've been there. It is a hard decision to make. I too struggled with medicating my child for his...
