Has anyone ever heard of The Roberts Institute, dealing with children with ADHD, how to help them with diet?
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There are no valid, peer-reviewed research studies that say that diet helps people with true ADHD. A good diet helps people in general, but it's not a cure for a neurological disorder.
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There is a great alternative to using medicine for ADHD\nTry taking all sugars away. My mom did that for my nephew because sugar is way to processed and cause symptoms of ADHD also you need to think about what other things these medicines can be causing.
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It really depends on the health condition involved.  The most common is ADHD. The best help for ADHD is to teach the child compensating strategies like chunking assignments, pacing work and breaks, figit toys and special seating, etc.\n\nFor other conditions, it is really something you have to go by "feel". Some of the more common conditions (e.g. fatiguing issues like cancer, etc.) have websites helping educators...you can also use tips on parenting from parent support groups and modify them for the classroom.
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I'm going to guess at what you're asking here..\n\nMcDonald's segments their marketing efforts into age and interest categories.\n\nObviously they target children with Happy Meals, Toys, Ronald McDonald, Play Areas, etc.\n\nA second area is parent's that are rushed, showing how you can get a FAST meal at McDonald's.\n\nLately they've been targeting "healthy eaters" by promoting salads, fruit, and other healthy alternatives.\n\nIf you just spend a little time watching their commercials, and trying to catch what they show on various TV channels, you'll quickly see the markets they play to...\n\nNow, if that's not what you're asking.. you need to clarify your question.
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Everyone was very quick to label my child as everything from borderline ADHD to having it, to being oppositional and temperamental. They wanted to pop a pill in her mouth and I refused.  I watch her diet...keep her sugar and carb intake low.  I make sure she gets enough EXCERCISE and SLEEP.  She also has a checklist that keeps her focused on her daily "to-do's" and she is rewarded with encouragement as well as with special activities/treats when she consistently complies. Since this was implemented, the notes stopped coming home from school, the behaviour and report cards are fantastic.  Most of the meals are homemade, not from a box or drive-thru window.  I spend quality time with her. This has made a tremendous impact for everyone involved-she now has more friends.  I might also recommend a book, I'm not sure of the title...it's something like, "There's a Bible Cure for...." I beleive ADHD is amongst one of the books in the series.  I think you are on to something there, and again-preparing home cooked(and healthy) meals at home, can certainly help.
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The Principal of my kids primary school has banned all junk food at breaktime, only water and fruit or healthy snacks allowed. She started this in September and says the concentration and behavior of the children up until lunchtime has noticibly improved!\n\nSo i have to say if it is calming disruptive children then Im all for it.
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get them to create something. Drawings, building blocks, games that excite or test their ability to remember, painting, crafts. You can try making them discuss issues. You will be surprised what comes out. If you are facing hyperactive children know that their attention span is very short so a variety of quick games may help. TV is your last resort. They would likely not enjoy the same program anyway. Good luck.
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I have ADHD and as long as you have seen your doctor and gotton the medicine he advised things should improve. Read a book or two if you haven't already on ADHD and learn as much as you can. Remember to spend as much time as possible with your child do fun activities that will match his hyper actions. I don't know where support groups are. You can get through it. It is harder for the child then the parent, think about the frustration they indure not being able to come down and always being in trouble and having no way of controling it.
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Mom and Dad:  the kids to not do the shopping for your family, do they???  Why will you not give them healthy foods to eat??  You're caving into their wants, not their needs.\n\nYou teach your children by example:  In other words, "NO MORE FAST JUNK FOOD".  Bring in healthy foods into the household and that's it.  They might throw a tantrum for a while, but they'll get hungry enough and soon will be eating right.  At this point, you are killing your children slowly.\n\nA parent does not "lose control" over kids; they give it up cause it's alot easier than fighting with them about everything.  You're going to have to bite the bullet and do what is best for them; and that means, don't give in to what they want no matter what.  Get them involved in meal preperation.  Get educated on healthy meals and different recipes to try.\n\nCheck out this web site and maybe you can watch the show also.  It's full of good information for families like yours.  "Honey, we're killing the Kids!"\n\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/health/tv_and_radio/honey/
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If you mean does reflexology work??? then I can tell you that from my own experience it definitely seems to do so. I have used books to give my son with ADHD treatments and also myself. Just by following the pictures and target zones, you may be surprised at what it does. If you are looking for a Reflexologist....no ideas there and probably a lot cheaper and easier to get an illustrated book and do it yourself.
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Because telling parents their child has ADHD is much easier (and sells more drugs for the drug companies) then telling parents that they need to provide consistent discipline with their children and stop giving them everything 'they never had'. Not parent blaming here, most just feel too guilty to discipline because they want their kids to be happy and like them.\n\nNot to mention that kids are bombarded with TV and video games, which are highly stimulating and then they are expected to go and sit still in classrooms.\n\nAnd don't even get me started on the things that kids are eating these days. There is no way a body can function and think and learn filled with highly processed, sugary foods.\n\nInstead of drugging our children, society needs a wake-up call. Then maybe any actual cases of ADHD can be identified and not passed off as 'the fad diagnosis'.
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You are absolutely correct to be concerned. Can't say if its autistic disorder or not from this limited information. Here are a couple of places to call to get a referral to someone there who has experience working with kids:\n\nKatie Bishop\nHeartspring\n8700 E. 29th St. North\nWichita, KS 67226\n(316) 634-8700; (800) 835-1043\n\nRainbows United, Inc.\nLorraine Dold Bockorny, President/CEO\n340 S. Broadway\nWichita, KS 67202\n(316) 267-KIDS; (316) 267-5444 (fax)\nEmail: mail@rui.org\nWeb: www.RainbowsUnited.org\n\nParent Training and Information Center (PTI) \nFamilies Together, Inc. \n3340 W. Douglas, Suite 102\nWitchita, KS 67203\n(316) 945-7747; (877) 499-5369 (Kansas City); (888) 815-6364 (Witchita); (800) 264-6343\n\nHope this is helpful to you.
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There is a great camp in NE Pennsylvania called Camp Shohola for boys they have been around since 1941. I know that they have kids there with ADHD and they enjoy themsleves while at camp. There website is http://www.shohola.com
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my daughter just growing out of adhd.  she had Ritalin for a while and it totally took over her personality.  i took her off all meds after that and worked out different forms of concentration techniques, it took time and patience but she's getting there. good luck
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I had as a child, and still have ADD.  Trust me, there was a distinct difference in what I dealt with.\n\nIn fact, I was taken to the Child Study Center when I was in fourth grade because of my school problems.\n\nMom recently told me about one of the problems that I would have.  I would stand up during class(elementary school) and walk around the room.  From memories about later school years, I probably just blanked out.  This wasn't a matter of lacking discipline or self-discipline.  It was more like I shifted to another mental state and the rest of the world disappeared.  How do you beat that out of someone?  It would be like beating a dyslexic kid into reading.\n\nI'm sure that it's overdiagnosed and overprescribed.  But this has more to do with our having a private health care system that encourages using pills to solve problems; as opposed to the socialized system in many of the first world countries where the culture of pill popping isn't as strong as it is here.  (In Canada, medical care is paid for but not prescriptions.  Doctors are more likely to look for non-prescription solutions there)
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I took my son's adderal and welbutrin.....and as a result I took my son off of it..       It messed  me   up...and I decided right then and there I didn't want my Child taking that  stuff....   Plus it caused him to have Heart Palpitations" and "anxiety" attacks..    He wasn't ADD  he was just High spirited and needed extra supervision........    that was when he was 5 now he is 13 and is still a handful   but    he is a good kid  with good morals. and I  am so glad I got him off his meds.   He doesn't even remember half his child hood.  You know I hope that the schools get more money for every kid they have that is diagnosed with Adhd or ADD.   Think about it and think about your Kid.
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I've dealt with it in that I've been that kid--I did really well on tests, but I hated being cooped up in a classroom.  I don't think your son is the problem; I think the school is the problem.  It isn't natural for kids to be forced to sit still for hours and hours on end--and then people wonder why we have an obesity epidemic!\n\nThere is a good chance your kid is not being challenged enough.  The year I got "The Astronaut Award (for daydreaming so much it seemed like I was on another world)" from my teacher was the same year that I tested into the GATE Seminar program--second grade, age 7 (close to where your son is).  My suggestion is see if you can have the school hit him with an aptitude test that might qualify him for more challenging studies.  beyond that, make sure he has plenty of time after school to run and play outside and get the exercise he needs.\n\nI know I'm going to make a lot of enemies by saying this, but GOING TO A PSYCHIATRIST SHOULD ONLY BE DONE AS A LAST RESORT.  IT IS THE NUCLEAR OPTION.  THEY WILL GIVE HIM MEDICATION REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A NON-MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE.\n\nThey're doctors--they see a problem, they look for a medical solution.  If the problem was the school,m they'd never say it, because it isn't even on their radar to look to a non-medical solution.  And while things might be getting better, the truth is that the field of psychiatry is still over-loaded with quacks that cut their teeth on Freud, and who don't have the slightest hint of understanding the actions of drugs at a molecular level.\n\nKids who really NEED medication exist, but they are rare, and they are the exception to the rule.  Stay away from the doctor until you've exhausted all else.\n\nemail me if you'd like, at craven0811@yahoo.com