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Foods to Eliminate for Attention Deficit Disorder?
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on August 14, 2009
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My daughter has what may be termed a mild case of attention deficit disorder. It is only noticeable when she is doing structured activities with others her age and I ...
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- Hi C., We went off all artificial colors and flavors, it helped. Now that he is 15 it doesn't seem to make as big of difference. S. mamasource business owner
- There is a lot of evidence to suggest that red dyes contribute to hyperactivity in children. Here is one (of many) articles to check out : http://www.brighthub.com/ed...
- I have heard the two biggest food eliminators for autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and a few others are gluten and casein (milk protein). Another major one, as someone mentione...
Getting My Child to Stay Positive About School Work
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on January 23, 2009
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My son is in pre-k. He loves going to school very much. About twice a week the pre-k teacher sends them home with worksheets. She stresses, however, that these are ...
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- Hi N., I can feel your fustration. When my son was that age and older, in fact thruout his school career, we had trouble getting him to "focus". I wish I knew th...
- I would not force the worksheets, but try to find something similar instead. My son likes to draw a shape and then cut it out. They make great workbooks for practici...
- N., Good for you fro wanting to help your child and at the same time being concerned with his view on school. That said, I am a little disappointed that a pre-k woul...
Is My Daughter Adhd?
Asked by R.M. from Rockford
on August 29, 2008
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Ok i need help. My daughter is 3, and i am having the most difficult time with her. She is so smart, but i cant get her to focus on anything. I have been trying to pre...
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- Definately speak to your doctor. It's quite possible that nothing is wrong, that this is typical behavior for a toddler, but if you feel in your gut that there is som...
- R., I have been a teacher for 8 years and I have a lot of experience with ADHD. It is genetic so if there is a family history it could be a good possiblility. My frie...
- It sounds to me like a busy 3 year old who is just figuring out how many wonderful things there are to do. Very few docs are willing to give an ad(h)d diagnosis to a ...
5 Yr Old Boy's Attention Span
Asked by C.D. from Washington DC
on September 10, 2007
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My husband and I can not get our 5 year old son to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes at a time. We try and talk to him about something and he can't ...
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- I would hang in there, and wait, and observe. This behavior could be totally normal, but it might also be the first signs of ADD. My daughter was very much like that a...
- C., I perceive that you are concerned that your son may have some form of ADHD, because you talk about medications. You mention special education class and say your s...
- I am going through some of the very same things with my 5 year old. I would recommend having him evaluated by a developmental behaviorist. They are available at Univer...
My Son Has ADD - Question About Vyvanse
Asked by K.H. from Houston
on February 21, 2008
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My almost 9 year old son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder when he was 6 1/2 in first grade. Since then he's been on several different medications. We're...
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- Hello K., As someone who is trained in diagnosing ADD and who has worked with this population for over 12 years, I have made the observation that most children are ...
- My son, 11, started taking Vyvanse 29 days ago. This is the first medicine he has taken since being diagnosed with ADD from an early age. I have always been apprehensi...
- K., I know someone who can help you and it is all done naturally. Her name is Danette Goodyear and her website is northtexasdynamichealth.com. Information how to cont...
Son Is Not Staying on Task at School and Not Bringing Homework Home
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on May 11, 2009
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Hello,
My son is eight and in second grade. His teacher says he is "off the charts" on his map tests. She said he is a very polite boy and has good things to cont...
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- In my experience this is more an under challenged/ bored issue. My daughter did the same in grade 1-2. She was also a high map tester, very obedient, quiet,and very i...
- If he is truly "off the charts" on standardized testing (ask the teacher to show you and to explain to you the results. Then share the info with a friend who understan...
- You should have your son tested for ADD/ADHD as soon as possible. Our daughter has an extremely high IQ but has ADD and learning disabilities. She does very well on th...
Tips for Tying Shoelaces
Asked by R.C. from Boston
on March 11, 2008
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My seven year old son is having a very hard time learning to tie his shoelaces. Any tips at this point he is able to tie a loose knot. I am in the process of having my...
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- This may sound silly but have you tried having him practice with a shoe that is not on his foot? It does take practice...some kids just 'get it' sooner than others.
- Have you tried Bunny ears??
- My daughter has ADHD. I don't know if this had anything to do with it, but she took a very long time learning to tie laces. I went with velcro for awhile. She is now 1...
Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity
Asked by J.S. from Allentown
on January 30, 2007
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I have a 14-year-old son with ADHD currently taking medication for this. He's been under medication for a bit more that 4 years. I have noticed he is not as tall as ot...
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- I just learned about Mamasource and this is my first time on the site. I also have a 14-year old son who has ADHD. He was diagnosed when he was in 1st grade and ha...
- I would recommend seeking a second opinion and your doctor should not have any problem with it; however, because of your height and your husband's height - he may just...
- Although the meds could be a factor, some people don't grow until later in their teens. I'm 5'4" and my husband is 6'2". My kids didn't really get tall until 15+..th...
Attention Deficit Disorder
Asked by S.B. from Richmond
on March 28, 2007
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I have a daughter who just turned 9 who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder several years ago and is currently on Adderall XR, 25mg. She has problems with f...
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- I know how you feel. I have 2-13 year old sons who are adhd and taking medication. I have struggled for years with the guilt of having to make them take their medicine...
- I am 24 years old and was diagnosed with ADD when I was 13. My mother believed that there had to be an alternative approach. I do think that medication is the answer f...
- Hi my name is T. I'm 29 years married got 2 boy 4 10 my 10 year old have ADD/ADHD since he go's thougth the same time do she a therphist let me know
ADD, Behavioral Problems-I Think There's Something More.
Asked by L.S. from Cheyenne
on September 19, 2006
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My son is 6 years old, and just started 1st grade. When he was born in December 1999, he showed all of the signs of being premature. He was very small, had jaundice,...
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- My 17 yr old son has ADHD, and for several years we went thru the medication guessing game!! From adjusting dosages and trying new meds, the "tics" never went away. He...
- My son has adhd we found out from his doctor when he was in 1 grade and he is now in 4th. We put him on medication the 1st year and it really helped alot but he still ...
- He should have an evaluation by a good child neuropsychologist. Has anyone tried changing his diet or other interventions before putting him on medication? Have you ...
