ADHD

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't assume he doesn't need the zinc. Usually ADHD kids do, and I say

usually because all don't. Zinc needs the support of B-6 and other things like

magnesium, calcium, omega 3's and 6's, etc. I would go really slow with

supplements. My son took 3 weeks to level out with B-6 and Zinc. He was up all

night, etc. Now he's calmer and sleeps much better. Start with 1/4 doses and

increase about every 4 days. I think you will see better results. I agree not

to start too many things at once. Start with supplements and lead to enzymes

from Kirkman or Houston Enzymes. Those are popular in this arena.

Carla

ADHD

Can anyone help? I have 2 boys, 5 (almost 6) recently diagnosed

w/ADHD and 3 still no diagnosis. We have started mineral

suppliments, currently magnesium, calcium, omega 3's and zinc. We

had to stop the zinc with my 5 yo because of increased hyperactivity

to the point he could not sit still, concentrate, rest or anything

but get into things contantly. since stopping he has gone back

to " normal " hyeractivity. i am curious about enzymes and have read

karens book, but am nervous about starting too many things at once.

we are also involved with behaviour modification therapy and are

gradually introducing the feingold diet. my 3 year old is very

aggressive, very hyper still totally uninterested in potty training,

difficult to get to sleep and up at the crack of dawn everyday. if

anyone can offer some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

shanbell3

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[Guest guest]

>>i am curious about enzymes and have read

> karens book, but am nervous about starting too many things at once.

Wait until things stabilize with your currently-added supplements. This usually

takes 1-3 weeks.

> we are also involved with behaviour modification therapy and are

> gradually introducing the feingold diet. my 3 year old is very

> aggressive, very hyper still totally uninterested in potty training,

> difficult to get to sleep and up at the crack of dawn everyday.

Feingold is good for hyper behavior etc, or you can consider phenol intolerance

in general, more info here

http://www.danasview.net/phenol.htm

You can also consider No-Fenol enzyme

http://www.houstonni.com/

Dana

[Guest guest]

For us, Dr. Houston's enzymes (www.houstonni.com), " No-Fenol and AFP

Peptizyde " helped tremendously with our child's ADHD symptoms! Be

careful with the supplements though. Our daughter still cannot

tolerate any vitamin supplements (Vit B helps many but for children

like my daughter, it can cause MORE hyperactivity, poor sleep, lack

of focus, so just be aware that this could be happening to your

child as well)but she does GREAT with Brainchild's Minerals (which

includes Selenium and Zinc)[www.Brainchildnutritionals.com]....I

also recommend starting Vit. C if you haven't already (especially

during this Flu Season)Kirkman Labs (Kirkmanlabs.com)has a great

Vit. C Powder that's unflavored and buffered, so there's no chance

of a " Phenol " reaction to the fruit flavored one and it's very

gentle on the stomach.

What worked BEST for us, was to start the enzymes FIRST, then after

everything is stabilized, maybe 3 or 4 weeks, THEN start other

supplements ONE at a time with at least a week inbetween each new

thing so that you can see what's working and what's not.

For us, we still need to continue the Feingold Diet (feingold.org)

even with the enzymes...What works great for our daughter is: no

artificial colors/flavors,3 preservatives,no soy, no corn, no

chocolate.

I think you'll really be amazed at how the enzymes help. To us,

they were a miracle! The rages stopped, she could sleep through the

night, she could focus well, was better socially,...

Best wishes,

Gretchen

> Can anyone help? I have 2 boys, 5 (almost 6) recently diagnosed

> w/ADHD and 3 still no diagnosis. We have started mineral

> suppliments, currently magnesium, calcium, omega 3's and zinc. We

> had to stop the zinc with my 5 yo because of increased

hyperactivity

> to the point he could not sit still, concentrate, rest or anything

> but get into things contantly. since stopping he has gone back

> to " normal " hyeractivity. i am curious about enzymes and have

read

> karens book, but am nervous about starting too many things at

once.

> we are also involved with behaviour modification therapy and are

> gradually introducing the feingold diet. my 3 year old is very

> aggressive, very hyper still totally uninterested in potty

training,

> difficult to get to sleep and up at the crack of dawn everyday.

if

> anyone can offer some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

>

> shanbell3

[Guest guest]

My oldest was dx'd at 18 months, by one of the top Neuropsychiatrists from

Hampton Hospital in New Jersey. He told me, and I quote " Kid has ADHD......and

he got it from you. " Anyone who KNOWS this disorder can spot it almost

immediately, even in a very young child. With it was very obvious. I

was very blessed to have that dx at such a young age. Even before we were able

to initiate medication, we had supports in place. That doctor was a godsend to

me.

Yep, there are a lot of what I refer to as " quackaroos " around, saying you can't

dx ADHD til they are in school and can't focus. Usually they are textbook quick

to dx, and don't look past the " gee.....he didn't fit ALL 7 on the DSM

checklist " ....kind of people. They don't look at the whole child. During my

work with these type of children, I've learned that many present differently.

My boys were and are extremely hyperactive. My daughter was not so hyperactive,

but highly impulsive and disorganized, even at a very young age. Clean up time

in preschool meant to push all the toys to the side of the room in a pile. And

cover them with a blanket. Seems this type of ADD'er can't organize their mind

enough to put things away neatly or properly. Sadly, she's still got these

tendencies to this day. Because she could do a " paper " in school, and wasn't

running around the classroom, she would have easily been missed, and just

brushed under the carpet as " disorganized " , or scatter brained.

Focus is not the ONLY factor which can signal ADHD. Many times kids that just

can't focus, may have visual or auditory issues that go uncovered. Reading and

writing can be fine motor delays, dysgraphia, or other disorders. And it's not

ADHD at all. You must look at the WHOLE child, and take many things into

account. I worked with many children who had reading issues, who truly were NOT

ADHD, but had other learning disabilities. Behavior, impulsivity, ability to

organize and stay on task....ability to play along with other children without

impulsive behavior or outbursts. Depending on age, the factors which make a

CORRECT dx will change.

I was undx'd ADHD until I was 31. I never had trouble focusing in school, in

fact skipped 4th grade, graduated with honors in from high school after only

completing 11th grade and completed my bachelor's degree in just 3 years.

However, I was extremely hyperactive (not visibly to others, but I had that

" motor " inside of me that would never stop.) As a child, I was very

hyperactive, but sat still quite well in school, was always a high achiever, and

at the head of my class. Because of my intelligence, and my " compliance " , so to

speak, it was missed. That, of course was many years ago, before we KNEW that

this was a true disorder, not just a " wild kid. " When I took my first

medication at 31, I felt like I found my life. 31 years of my life had passed

me by without my life making sense. One pill....the change was just

unbelievable. No, medication is not the right choice for every child. And in

some instances, there are children who respond beautifully to interventions and

IEP assistance to help them through tough spots, and strengthen weak skills.

Many need all of the above to help them develop.

Everyone's attitude to medication is different. I know there are many on this

list who are throwing stones at me at this very moment......and that's fine.

The grape seeds, and the yogurt and the nystatin never worked for me, or anyone

I knew. I think when you have a need in your life, you need to search long and

hard to fill it. Sometimes medication is the way to do that. YES, I do know

there are many people who are against medicating a child....and that's their

right. It's their child. I wonder if their children had diabetes or heart

disease, if they'd feel the very same way. Doubt it. To me, because this is

something I MYSELF live with and battle daily, I understand how it can adversely

effect your life, and this is my choice. My children also know how much easier

it is to get through life, when they take their meds. As my son said

" everything just becomes CLEAR. " My oldest is 16, and he knows not to get behind

the wheel of his car, unless his medication is timely dosed. The one and only

time he did, he slid MY car up onto an embankment. Impulsivity at it's

finest.....we were fortunate no one was injured.

If anyone would like to participate in our group, please feel free to join us at

, in the parenting section,

ParentsADHDNetwork @ . Everyone is more than welcome to join.

~Karyn

ParentsADHDNetwork

[ ] Re: Rifton chair -- long

I was under the impression that you cannot diagnos ADD/ADHD until a

kid is 6 or 7. Until that time, they could just be active little

kids. I thought the ADD/ADHD really needed to be in conjunction

with having problems focusing which creates problems learning how to

read and write.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the insight. It's especially interesting that you have

it and can share some of your thoughts about living with this.

Thanks,

Suzi

[Guest guest]

Stay away from the meds as long as possible. Pat K

[Guest guest]

I have read there are natural methods for ADD/ADHD too. The majority of people would notice amazing improvements in their ADHD by following these three steps:

-Increase intake of omega-3 from fish oil or cod liver oil. An excellent resource on the topic is Dr. Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist.

-Drink only water for a beverage, taking care to avoid fruit juices, soda and pasteurized milk

-Restrict sugar and grains, which cause insulin levels to be elevated

In October my son will be going to see Dr. Arturo M. Volpe in Houston to begin a holistic treatment approach and therapeutic nutritional intervention program for his autism. Dr. Volpe's practice includes treating people with autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD and behavioral disorders. www.doctorvolpe.com

[Guest guest]

It will probably be awhile before we see any results because my son will under go testing and analyses of hair, urine and blood first to assess what his toxicities and deficiencies are and then we'll start the program of eliminating certain foods and allergens from his diet. The plan calls for eliminating dairy and cereal grain products, junk foods, and to supplement his diet with vitamins and minerals.

According to the DAN (defeat autism now) program the following supplements are recommended (deficiencies fall under, vitamins, essential fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, enzymes and coenzymes):

calcium 300 mg twice a day, done in 2 doses

magnesium, 50 mg twice a day

vitamin C, 50 mg twice a day

vitamin B5, 500 mg twice a day

vitamin B6, 100 mg twice a day

DMG, 125 mg twice a day

Pycnogenol, 50 mg twice a day

Gaba, 75 mg twice a day

My son is already taking some of these supplements and L-Carnosine, Folic Acid as well as Melatonin which is a hormone, with very good results. He started taking supplements late last year and his speech and language skills have improved a lot. Even though you don't live near Houston there are DAN doctors who will gladly treat your child. Miriam Jang, M.D. lives in the San Francisco Bay area of California and she is a DAN doctor and has a 12 year old autistic son named Marky. She has a website at http://www.miriamjangmd.com/DAN-protocol.html where she writes, "e-mail me if there is any new therapy that you want me to be aware of or if you want to be on my e-mail list for future updates, or if you want me to treat your autistic child." So I believe you need not live in the same town in order for a DAN doctor to treat your child and you can have lab work done at recommended labs she knows of.

[Guest guest]

Keep us posted on how your son does. I wished he lived close to me. Lois

Re: adhd

I have read there are natural methods for ADD/ADHD too. The majority of people would notice amazing improvements in their ADHD by following these three steps:

-Increase intake of omega-3 from fish oil or cod liver oil. An excellent resource on the topic is Dr. Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist.

-Drink only water for a beverage, taking care to avoid fruit juices, soda and pasteurized milk

-Restrict sugar and grains, which cause insulin levels to be elevated

In October my son will be going to see Dr. Arturo M. Volpe in Houston to begin a holistic treatment approach and therapeutic nutritional intervention program for his autism. Dr. Volpe's practice includes treating people with autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD and behavioral disorders. www.doctorvolpe.com

[Guest guest]

I have to say I do think the Omega 3 fatty acids do help.

I use to get eggs that had like 1000mgs of omega fatty acids (EFA's)

in them and I think Chad's attention span was much better when he

was eating them. Then we found out he was " sensitive " to eggs on

the food sensitivity test we did. So I quit giving them to him. I

think his attending went down after that. We've kind of given him

eggs every now and then and I don't think the sensitivity is causing

any behavioral problems. I'm considering starting to give eggs to

him again and see how he does.

We've been doing the cod liver oil and I do think it helps too. But

I probably need to get more Omega fatty acids in him.

I didn't know that about the fruit juices, if I could only get Chad

to drink plain old water that would be great. . .he's hooked on Bug

juice right now!

I've seen the " natural " adhd supps like Attend, I've considered

giving it a try, but just haven't ordered it yet. It's suppose to

have the EFA's and amino acids among other things to help with

attending.

[Guest guest]

Ann, I have tried some of the natural methods and will keep trying them but

have not found any yet that replaces the medications. If you do try meds, I

would suggest that you try the new Strattera and not one of the stimulants

like Ritalin or Adderall. The stimulants can really be rough for some kids.

Evan got very aggressive on Adderall. Ritalin worked for for awhile

but then he also got agrgressive on it.

BETTY

[Guest guest]

We have had very good results with the " Kirkland Cocktail " Focus and attention were a problem for us as well. They have gotten much much better. Also CB would also take off to look at something ( Burger King drive though menu....almost got hit as well ) We scolded him at the time, and told him if there was something he wanted to "see " just tell or point to it and Granny will take you to see it. We then really followed though on that promise, no matter how weird it seemed. He will now say "look " and we take him...no impulse running anymore. My son started to "practice " with him on "walking adventures " They still go every Sunday, The guys will walk into any church, store ect. to Look. And they have been warmly welcomed. Even during prayers when its dead silent and CB is Vocalizing. Its given their community a chance to be aware of CB (real smart in case he ever gets lost ) and has taught CB his neighborhood, the stop lights ,crosswalks, buses , ect.. We can now take him anywhere ( not holding on to his hand ). CB is 7

CB's Granny

[Guest guest]

What's in the " kirkland cocktail " ?

[Guest guest]

In our case, Nic was seen by the psychologist for the Indian Creek Foundation.

They provide a variety of services to people with special needs. We were seeking

Wrap-around services for Nic. it's required that he be seen by their

psychologist-that's when we got the official diagnosis. we sought Wrap-around

because of his " attention seeking and work avoidance " (their words) behaviors at

school.

Since he will be going into a part-time learning support program at school next

year we felt it was very importanant to get the behaviors under control so they

don't try to put him back into Life Skills.

Di

ADHD

Have been reading these posts with interest - what really has been

the factor for you to have your child tested? How common is it for

people with DS to be treated for ADHD?

Would an older person being Trent at 20, be too old to be treated

for ADHD.

He is a poor sleeper - can be extremely tired but refuses to sleep,

cat naps alot while travelling (put that down to the Japanese genes!)

Has poor concentration - which has always been attributed to the DS.

Attention seeking behaviour - male genes, DS, genetics.

Normal to highish - Thyroid levels - one test showed low levels and

in reflection he was rather calm and easy to get on with.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jan, mother of Trent now 20 w/DS , from the Land DownUnder

Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

[Guest guest]

I suspected Nic had adhd quite some time ago. At the time I questioned his

therapists as to their opinion. Basically they said his behaviors could also

just be immaturity (he was 5/6 but developmentally 3) that's why we held off to

see if he would " mature " . the behaviors seemed to get worse ( I guess because he

got bigger and stronger and he wasn't as easy to " maneuver " )

Di

ADHD

My daughter Cassie can sit and watch cartoons on tv but gets off task very

easy. once the doctor said he thinks she might have adhd because if taken out

anywhere she is very very active and hyper. i have 3 other kids that all have

adhd and have requested Cassie to be tested when the school did there re eval

but they never did it. Should I push this farther? i was told to just take

her to her ped but they really dont like to do the eval. I have also gotten

well

her teacher thinks she is just like that because she has downs gosh i hate

that response. but reading that there are other kids that have adhd as well

not

real sure what to do.

I cant ever seem to get anything done with Cassie everything i always try to

get is put down and her worker just up and resigned her position to go work at

another place in August. She wants me to switch Cassie to that agancy but I

dont know the Lady is really nice but never seems to do anything. I have been

trying for over a year to get a harness for the car as she wont stay buckled

and for safety. The shcool bus just actamatically put her in one and at first

i

was real mad because they never even asked me but i do see the benefits.

I have also been trying to get her a worker to provide extra teaching help

after schoool hours for over a year and that never seems to happen. She can

not

even participate in Rec activitaties becuase i can not go with her and they

wont let her unless she has an aid. Well what do i get told but to live with

it.

I get so very fustrated with all that she is not allowed to do. Cant go to

reg school, cant do rec, cant do girl scouts. etc etc etc.... Not sure if any

of

you have had these problems but it just seems like she has no one that is

willing to help her and everything i try i get turned down.

Have read about the pt/water thing sounds great no one here would ever go for

it though. Her pt has a daughter with downs herself and she still gives in

and only takes Cassie once a week for therapy because Cassie is stubborn and

wont work well come on i say keep trying not cut her therapy to once a week/

Sorry needed to rant.

Tammy

mom to 5 including Cassie 6 ds

[Guest guest]

I don't know how often adults with DS get referred for possible ADHD but I can

tell you that general population adults are getting referred more and more

often. I have attended our local CHADD chapter meetings here and it is VERY

interesting to hear the adults just recently diagnosed talk about their life

before the diagnosis. Most of the time they are RELIEVED to have a diagnosis and

be able to understand what has been going on for years and years.

Cheryl in VA

[Guest guest]

Jan, Have you thought have having Trent tested for sleep apnea?

ADHD

> Have been reading these posts with interest - what really has been

> the factor for you to have your child tested? How common is it for

> people with DS to be treated for ADHD?

>

> Would an older person being Trent at 20, be too old to be treated

> for ADHD.

>

> He is a poor sleeper - can be extremely tired but refuses to sleep,

> cat naps alot while travelling (put that down to the Japanese genes!)

> Has poor concentration - which has always been attributed to the DS.

> Attention seeking behaviour - male genes, DS, genetics.

> Normal to highish - Thyroid levels - one test showed low levels and

> in reflection he was rather calm and easy to get on with.

>

> Your thoughts would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

>

> Jan, mother of Trent now 20 w/DS , from the Land DownUnder

>

>

>

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

[Guest guest]

For starters, ADD/ADHD is on the AUTISM spectrum as the lowest level of

autism, below, say, Asburger's Syndrome. The same exact things apply with

regard to cause and cure for ADD as for autism. The DAN website has just

as much info for ADD as it does for the more extreme forms.

N.B. ADD is an oft-misdiagnosed condition these days! They throw RITALIN

at every kid that is uncomfortable sitting still in his desk 12 hours a day.

Do

your own holistic diagnosis, never trust the system's policemen from schools,

institutions or conveyer-belt HMOs. Kids need exercise, play, imagination,

fun, joy, parentling, love, stability, hope, guidance, and far less TV and

computer game time.

I really like to give people the information from both of JULIA ROSS's books

THE DIET CURE and THE MOOD CURE. (MY EXPERIENCE: if you just give

them the books they NEVER read them!!) If you read, reread, memorize and

study these two books you can go into the world fearless to help anyone with

a mood disorder. Her plan for ADD, cruelly simplified here, is this:

1) WAKE UP THE " CATS " , e.g. the CATACHOLAMINES, dopamine,

norepinephrine, and adrenaline. (Ritalin stimulates, then depletes these

life-giving neurotransmitters ). These give you energy, motivation and the

capacity to focus. Caffeine, tobacco, chocolate, sugar, and drug addicts have

depleted " cats " too.

2)A radical diet " clean up " -- Get rid of sugar, white flour, " allergy " foods

3) Almost all ADD people have low thyroid and low adrenal fnx. You have to

get to the original toxic and/or stress-based causations.

4) Eat more Tyrosine foods

5) SUPPLEMENTS (see book for this) but basically, multi-B, Mg, Ca, Vitamin

D, Vitamin C and flavonoids, Vitamin E, Fish oil , along with the correct

neurotransmitter-enhancing amino acids.

If you, or someone you love, has ADD/ADHA potential let them know that it is

100% treatable without drugs. It may not seem easy, but it's fun, rewarding

and you can see results SO FAST that it quickly encourages the patient to

stick with it.

Does this help?

Will

[Guest guest]

hello

adhd does not necessarily mean meds.

I know people on the AiA website who use diet to reduce hyperactivity and

improve concentration. Even when Charlie was at his absoloute worst we never

used meds.

it is a personal choice, and i respect anyone elses choices when they are

trying to help their children but it is YOUR choice and your Doctor can only

advise you re meds - it is up to your what you do

Regards

Deborah

[Guest guest]

Yes I am afraid of the meds they prescribe for adhd. 2 of my kids have language

delays, sensory integration dysfuntion, and auditory processing disorder plus

other issues. When my kids were younger the school tried to make an issue of

medicating my children. We stood firm. No drugs. They are great kids and in a

structure school environment they don't have any problems. My kids are able to

focus when the work is at their level of readiness. If it is too hard they need

help. Sure they are distractable, who isn't. The drugs they prescribe for adhd

have too many side effects. If your child is able to function well without the

drugs then don't do it. With sensory integration therapy and good teachers our

kids don't need drugs. I had a teacher who wanted me to medicate my son because

she had too many out of control children in her class that couldn't stay in

their seats. My son was distracted by all the movement in the class, so she

wanted me to medicate him. The teacher couldn't get control of her class room.

She should have had more help. Another aid in the class or less of these out of

control kids in her class.

I am not saying that some kids don't require ritalin. Some kids do. I am just

saying that teachers and doctors sometimes jump to ritalin too fast, without

trying other methods first. Some people just want a quick fix.

Good Luck

Lorraine

Mom to 13, 11

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how can you tell if your child has this? The doctor asked me to look

out for tics that might suggest my son has this because he noticed

an eye tick.

Is anyone afraid of meds for children like me? Would like some input

thanks.Tina

[Guest guest]

>

> hello

> adhd does not necessarily mean meds.

> > Deborah

>

>

Hi Deboarah, i don't have any meds for my son either. I am just

trying to figure out *if* he truly has hyper activity disorder and

what to do.

Tina

[Guest guest]

Hi

good grief

please please ignore my post !

You can ignore it because it is patronising, or because it is

opinionated but either way please ignore it !!!

I am really sorry

My only excuse is husband is away and the kids are missing him. ASD

boy was given gluten at school and so i am in day 6 of weeping, and

unreasonable behaviour and trying to get to the toilet whenever he

does , baby has decided that she likes painting and so far it has

wiped out bathroom carpet, basement floor and newly painted hall (

and ALL my make up) and my mum is having a hard time so i am on the

phone to her a lot - which is when babe makes the move for the paints

and/or lipstick ....sigh ! And I am really really tired ....

But I really do apologise !

Best wishes

deborah

>

> hello

> adhd does not necessarily mean meds.

> I know people on the AiA website who use diet to reduce

hyperactivity and

> improve concentration. Even when Charlie was at his absoloute worst

we never

> used meds.

> it is a personal choice, and i respect anyone elses choices when

they are

> trying to help their children but it is YOUR choice and your Doctor

can only

> advise you re meds - it is up to your what you do

> Regards

> Deborah

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Deborah, no problem here :-) Sorry, you are having such a rough

time over there . Hope things go better for you. Hang in there ! tina

> >

> > hello

> > adhd does not necessarily mean meds.

> > I know people on the AiA website who use diet to reduce

> hyperactivity and

> > improve concentration. Even when Charlie was at his absoloute

worst

> we never

> > used meds.

> > it is a personal choice, and i respect anyone elses choices when

> they are

> > trying to help their children but it is YOUR choice and your

Doctor

> can only

> > advise you re meds - it is up to your what you do

> > Regards

> > Deborah

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Milo,

I have not heard anything on ADHD regarding LDN.

You said that you are new to the forum. Have you received a copy of the

welcome e-mail for LDN and MS. If not, let me know and I will get one right

over to you.

Aletha

[low dose naltrexone] ADHD

> Is there any data that would support the use of LDN for ADHD? I have

> two grandaughters that suffer from this disorder. I have seen an

> article that it has been used for autism with success. I currently use

> LDN for my MS. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I am new on

> this site and haven't quite figured out how to get in, so please be

> patient with me. thanks, milo

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I held off on medication as long as I could...Kit turned 6 in August and we started her on medication in May. It has made a big difference. Since she was about 18 mths. old she has been VERY active. I kept thinking it was a phase and would pass with time, but it didn't. We had a difficult time keeping sitters for awhile because of her hyperactivity. She was just always on the go and almost always in "trouble". The medication we use is Metadate CD and she is still active, but is also able to attend to a task for more than a few minutes or less and it also has not zapped her of her personality. I"ve been pleased. What type of evaluation are you having done?? My dr. pretty much took my word for it and put her on the medication.

Good luck.

Jill

Mom to Mac (9 yrs., 4th grade, Ds) and Kit (6 yrs., K, Ds)

ADHD

Just looking for parents with ADHD experience. I amhaving Freddie evaluated and was hoping to hear whatother folks solutions were (Therapy vs. Medication).If Medication was the solution what brands are mostkids using. I have heard good things about differenttypes but wanted to hear from parents. I know everychild is different and would react differently. Iwould also like to hear negatives vs.po sitives. I checked out:http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/medicine_cabinet/adhd_medications.htmlBut it's never as good as talking to you all!Would really love to hear if anyone has resolvedthrough therapy!!!All very premature as we have not even had theevaluation yet.Thanks in advance!nnaMommy to Freddie 6yrsFull Inclusion kindy(Again -But it's good thing..;-) __________________________________________________________Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile./go?refer=1GNXIC