Dealing with ADHD?
By redkathy
@redkathy (3374)
United States
October 21, 2008 11:08am CST
A child with ADHD can be overwhelming. I know that both of my boys were very hyperactive and were tested for ADD. Thankfully, the diagnoses were negative, and limiting their diet helped to control their problems. I know a few friends whose children have ADHD. I thought these tips from healthier.com might help someone who is dealing with children who suffer from ADHD.
"The University of Michigan Health System offers these suggestions for parents of a child with ADHD:
Pay attention to the good qualities your child has, and tell him or her when you notice good behavior.
When offering praise, tell your child specifically what was done well and what you liked about it.
Offer direction in a positive way. Tell the child what you want done, instead of what shouldn't be done.
Offer immediate and constant feedback throughout the day, keeping it simple and clear.
Because medications for ADHD can affect appetite, make sure your child has plenty of healthy meals and snacks throughout the day.
Keep a close eye on your child during play and exercise to prevent injury caused by active, impulsive behavior."
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5 responses
@oneidmnster (1384)
• United States
22 Oct 08
Or you could just smack your kids on the back of their heads and tell them to stop.As long as parents put up with this kind of nonsense,kids are going to use it to their advantage.
Everyone has ADD!!!Every time my boss talks to me,my ADD kicks in.
This behavior is nothing new.It's just that now parents are believing everything they read or hear on TV.ADD and ADHD are things that doctors have come up with to make more money.Parents need to start thinking about when they were kids.We all did these kinds of things.Back then we called it being a kid.
@oneidmnster (1384)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I have an adult son.He put his mother and I through hell.It's because he hung out with the wrong crowd,not because of ADD.He now has 3 kids of his own.One of them has Cerebral Palsy.That's the kind of thing parents need to worry about.Not a disorder doctors made up to make more money.If this so-called ADD or ADHD were all parents had to worry about,they should consider themselves lucky.
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I think ADD is real, and SOME people do need help... And I know that society uses it as an excuse lots of times too! I had my boys tested when the school cried ADD. They didn't have it although I believe my youngest, who's 20 now, is borderline. It may be anxiety, his blood pressure has always been borderline high. Even now he has a very rough time being still and focused.
@know21 (1250)
• United States
21 Oct 08
My personal opinion and experience is that stimulants do not work well for those that are autistic spectrum and ADHD. I see psychotic behavior, impulsive, irritability and other symptoms. What I have seen that seems to work the best in general for those with features of ADHD and an ASD is risperdal, and xanex. These are my favorite.
@happythoughts (4109)
• United States
22 Oct 08
My son is one of thoes active kids. I try to be very positive with him and love him lots. It gets hard to be on the go all the time but I was really active as a child and so I know how hard it is. Thank you for your great tips.
