| ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) has no known cause. | | | | home and at school. You like other parents may be |
| If it is not apparent before entering school, it may show | | | | very concerned about these drugs because they are |
| up in the classroom. I've heard that some children have | | | | stimulants. You can refuse it. The debate about |
| the attention span of a flea. If that offends you good | | | | stimulants is because of the harmful effects it can |
| because it's said in sarcastic tones. | | | | cause. They are addictive drugs. They can cause your |
| Once your child does start school, their attention is | | | | child to lose sleep, have less of an appetite, and |
| required for longer periods of time They are required | | | | depression. As an adult, your child can develop |
| to complete the tasks at the same time as everyone | | | | depression and substance abuse. |
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| While your child may not be hyperactive, they can get | | | | online. The more informed that you are the more you |
| very upset when they can't seem to keep up. If you | | | | can advocate for your child. Natural remedies are |
| are lucky, you will be working with teachers who are | | | | available. They don't cause ill effects, they work, and |
| understanding and accommodating to the individual | | | | are probably cheaper than the prescribed medication. |
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| triggers. | | | | Consulting a licensed practitioner of homeopathy will |
| Consultation with your physician, your child's teacher, | | | | ensure that that you get the proper dose that is right |
| and the special education team should result in the | | | | for your child. There are some supplements that have |
| implementation of an IEP (individual education plan). It | | | | the approval of the FDA, therefore before your buy |
| sets goals for your child, teachers, and yourself in | | | | any supplements make sure they are approved by |
| order to give your child a chance for success in | | | | them. |
| school. | | | | There is an abundance of information on ADD signs |
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