| ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is akin to ADHD | | | | is that not all supplements are the same in quality. It is |
| (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Both include | | | | wise then to make sure the supplement is FDA |
| the inability to pay attention, impulsivity, and irritability. | | | | approved for ADHD. |
| Both have distractibility. ADHD and ADD become | | | | Natural supplements are free from side effects and |
| seriously problematic when family life and/or school is | | | | they can be very effective. Not every child will have |
| affected. | | | | the same results. Another consideration is that they |
| When a diagnosis of either is given there are a | | | | cost less than stimulants. A good diet, plenty of sleep, |
| number of things that can happen. | | | | and exercise will add to the benefits of natural |
| An individual education plan (IEP) may be put in place | | | | treatments. |
| to address a child's specific needs. It is periodically | | | | Most educators are appreciative of parents who are |
| reviewed to see if the preset goals have or have not | | | | willing to work with them in helping their child succeed. |
| been met and set more goals if it's necessary. A | | | | There are those who seem to be of the opinion that |
| physical exam will likely be done and tests may be | | | | ADHD can control their behavior or disruptiveness |
| done to rule anything more serious. Medication may be | | | | such as shouting out answers or excessive talking in |
| prescribed to alleviate some of the behaviors a child | | | | class. Good communication is essential to successful |
| might exhibit. | | | | learning. |
| Most parents are reluctant to give their children strong | | | | Parents may be skeptical about the natural |
| stimulants and with good reason. Stimulants have | | | | supplements but it causes children no harmful side |
| some dangerous side effects such as sleeplessness, | | | | effects so if they do work, it could save some real |
| depression, and headaches are likely side effect | | | | struggles as well as save money which is important |
| complaints. Children who take stimulants are also more | | | | for any family. |
| likely to have substance abuse issues as adults. | | | | The difference between ADHD and the symptoms of |
| This leads parents to search for safe alternatives to | | | | ADD is the presence or absence of hyperactivity. The |
| treat their child's symptoms. There are natural | | | | safest option is likely to be the natural way. Parents |
| remedies that are formulations of herbs, vitamins and | | | | have got nothing to lose and children have everything |
| minerals put together by a certified homeopath. | | | | to gain. Children deserve every chance for success |
| The problem with natural supplements for ADD/ADHD | | | | that is available to them. |