| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a fast rising disorder | | | | which tones down the hyperactivity. However, natural |
| becoming known to the rest of the world. While it | | | | methods to treat attention deficit disorder are most |
| cannot be determined by any physical symptom or | | | | advisable most especially when dealing with children. |
| indicator like a brain scan or a blood test, ADD, | | | | Here is a list to help you be familiar with these |
| otherwise referred to as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | methods: |
| Disorder (ADHD) is becoming recognized as an ailment | | | | Natural Treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder:o |
| or disorder which requires treatment and much | | | | Behavior Trainingo In this method, a child is given an |
| dedication for all the parties involved, not just the | | | | incentive for every job well done or for every |
| sufferer. | | | | instruction correctly obeyed. The child is rewarded |
| ADD or ADHD may be classified into two sub | | | | accordingly in order to enforce proper behavior.o |
| categories, one of which is inattention where a child is | | | | Family/Group therapyo The participation of the family |
| often found to be distracted, having difficulty to focus | | | | in therapies which may help re-shape a child's behavior |
| and finish tasks or is unable to take orders or | | | | is most important. Support and understanding from the |
| instructions. The second sub-type is hyperactivity or | | | | parties closely involved is essential in order to help a |
| impulsive behavior where a child is often found moving, | | | | child cope.o Self-control Classeso This involves |
| fidgeting, being impatient or unable to wait for their turn. | | | | classes which instill discipline, respect and self- control. |
| Once a child is diagnosed with this disorder, immediate | | | | Other ways include Socialization Therapy and |
| treatment is required in order to help the child. | | | | Educational Intervention. Whichever course the parents |
| There are many ways to help a child diagnosed with | | | | or guardians take, to choose from natural ways to |
| ADD or ADHD. One of which is through medication | | | | manage attention deficit disorder is most advisable. |