Yikes, what is going on? Of douse I understand that about 5 % of children do have this legitimate disability that stops a child from succeeding at school. It can also affect home life. But right now we are giving too many children stimulants.
Of course I don't see too much news about the addiction problems of adderall or the children who have committed suicide. The drug companies had sales of 9 billion dollars in 2012 just on stimulant medications. Did you know that overdosing can cause heart problems and psychotic behavior?
- If you think your child has problems with ADD research your child. Make detailed observations-
- Does your child focus on a video game?
- If your child exercises hard can they focus more on homework?
- Set your child up to work on homework for just 15 minutes and then reward them with 15 minutes of free time. (Adjust as needed to a low of 10 and a high of one hour) Observe them to see if they can focus.
- If you give your child a caffeinated soda like Mt. Dew can they focus on their homework better?
- Fresh air, lots of time for physical activity, and eating fruits and vegetables and eliminating sugar can help a child focus.
If you are trying to obtain a prescription just to help your child have an education edge be careful. There are many parents out their who are sad they had their child on these medications.
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