Its the dreaded Child Split Personality Syndrome youve witnessed it but are you aware that you could possibly be the culprit of it all?! Unknowingly of course.
Helpful Tips to Get Your ADD/ADHD (Indigo) Child To Sleep Naturally
The new age kids named Indigo and Crystal children are also being diagnosed by the medical community as ADD/ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some tips on how to help them fall asleep at night.
Indigo/Crystal Phenomena: ADD/ADHD Children
The new age kids, Indigo and Crystal children have also been diagnosed by the medical community as being ADD/ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some tips on how to keep these kids balanced and energetically grounded instead of having to use medication.
What Parents Can Do To Help Children With ADD
Once your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, you may feel a bombardment of emotions: guilt, for feeling responsible; relief, for understanding the cause of your childs behavior; or anger. As you sort through all of the emotions, it is important to understand your childs position is not a hopeless one. Many things can be done to help your child reach their full potential and to deal with the disorder.
The first thing you should do to help your child…
How ADD Affects Families
Typically, there is a lot of blame and frustration associated with Attention Deficit Disorder. Depending on how long the problem has gone before being diagnosed, there may be serious mental and emotional scars as family members and the child dealt with issues associated with ADD. This disorder is not only difficult for parents, but also the child with ADD and other siblings in the family.
The obvious victim of ADD is the child it affects. Being accustomed to negativity, th…
Treating ADD – The Range Of Possible Options
Attention Deficit Disorder, a challenge to say the least, may have you ready to pull your hair out. Luckily, there are treatments available to help your child be more successful at completing daily tasks, paying attention, and resisting impulsive activity. Generally, there are three most utilized methods for treating ADD: medication, behavior therapy, or alternative medicine.
Medication has been the primary treatment method for Attention Deficit Disorder for decades. Altho…
Treating ADD With Behavior Therapy
While medication has long been used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavioral Therapy has proven to be incredibly effective as well and is now being used in combination with its long utilized counterpart. There are many aspects of Behavior Therapy, but the overall purpose is to train the individual to improve their behavior and be more effective.
There are basically three principles to a behavior therapy approach: set goals that are specific, provide consequences and…
Treating ADD With Medication
Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do not come without their side effects and criticisms.
The most common medication is methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin and Concerta. Other stimulant medications are pemoline, known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, known as Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- and l-amphetamin …
What Is ADD & What Natural Remedies Can Help Alleviate Symptoms
ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a growing problem facing children today. ADD is a type of hyperactivity disorder most commonly found in children, but it can also be present in adults. It is currently the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children and is believed to afflict more than two million children. Ritalin and similar stimulating drugs are often used to treat this illness. However, studies indicate use of these drugs may have long-term effects on the b…
ADD And College Students – How Does It Affect Them?
Unfortunately, Attention Deficit Disorder does not necessarily fade with age. Many people that suffer as a child will continue to suffer as a teen, as well as into adulthood. However, this disorder may affect people differently at different stages in their life.
College can be a difficult time for some students. For many, this represents a time of breaking free and starting their new uninhibited lives. This may be an exciting and emotional time. How does a college student …
What Are The Symptoms Of ADD?
Many people assume a child with ADD will run screaming like a wild banshee through the supermarket, school, or any other inappropriate place they happen to be in; however, that is rarely the case. The term hyperactive and ADD are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is not accurate. The true symptoms of ADD may be less obvious than that of the tantrum-thrower in the mall.
Attention Deficit Disorder most often makes itself apparent as extreme inattentiveness. While mo…
What Is ADD?
Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly referred to as ADD, is sometimes thought to be an epidemic among todays children. Actually only occurring in 3% to 5% of children, ADD can be a difficult disorder for children and parents to deal with.
For years, physicians and specialists have been unable to supply an exact cause of ADD only that it is a disorder that is represented by symptoms of inattention, impulsive behavior, and sometimes hyperactivity. However, in the last few…