Do any of you moms have children with adhd

Tennille - posted on 08/30/2009

My son was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He's only four but because he is also developmentally delayed we put him on Strattera to get him to focus at school. It has worked for us but we also changed his diet. We limited sweets and a lot of artificial sweeteners. Gave him more water as opposed to juices and he eats healthier cereal instead of sugary ones like fruit loops or frosted flakes. Also try to get him outdoors to burn some of the excess energy off. Just kicking the soccer ball around the backyard or playing a game of tag seems to help my son settle down before bedtime.

Connie - posted on 08/29/2009

I would look at the meds he is on. It could be something as simple as changing the med or adjusting the dosage. My son was diagnosed at 6 with adhd, then earlier this year at age 11, we found out it was bipolar. (plus adhd) His violence is what lead us to bipolar. And since we have changed meds, I can really tell a difference. Good luck!

Daphne - posted on 08/27/2009

Get the book "The Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders" You can look up a problem in the index and it takes you right to a solution.

Mary - posted on 08/27/2009

Hi Cynthia, I am also a Grandmother and have brought up a son who was diagnosed ADHD at 4 years old. He was a twin and my 6th child (had a total of 9 children). After finding confirming the diagnosis I was told to put him on meds right away. I decided to try natural methods first and read Feldman's Diet which eliminates sugar, and artificial color and preservatives; as well as finding out about alergies which could compound ADHD symptoms. It helped alot for the "bouncing off the wall" activity; but found out as he got older and especially sitting still in school, that he needed to go on meds. Finding a great doctor who was knowledgable on ADHD, going to seminars to learn how best to help him, and routine therapy along with meds for him, were all key factors on helping our whole family deal with his severe case. He is an adult still coping with ADHD, and unfortunately sometimes it still gets the better of him. He decided not to take meds anymore. Ritalyn had been very helpful on getting him thru school (F's to A's!), but not without it's side affects (stunting growth while on meds, lack of appetite, and he generally did not like the way he felt sometimes). Using constant rewards for good behavior can be helpful, otherwise it seems the most attention they are getting is bad, because they are constantly being reprimanded. Finding things to occupy there time is crucial as well. They are often very artistic and musical, and it is something they can be praised for often! I wish you the best, and hope this has been helpful.

Mary

Melissa - posted on 08/27/2009

My son is ADD, and he tried the medication but reacted horribly. We switched him to an all-natural version, and we also realized how sensory sensitive he was. We eliminated the chemical cleaners from the house which together with the supplement has made a huge difference. Good luck with everything!

Sandra - posted on 08/26/2009

My son was diagnosed with ADD when he was 9. He is now 27. He was on meds most of the time until he turned 20. Meds were the wonder drugs in our house. Under the meds, he was calm and was able to follow through with multi-step instructions. Without the meds, it would become a shouting matching. After he turned 20, he became bipolar. This is often the case with ADD/ADHD kids. He is doing ok now but he has to remain on his meds or his world turns upside down!

Anita - posted on 08/26/2009

You could also check with an Occupational Therapist and see about Sensory Integration therapy. We have a daughter with what may be ADHD , but seems to have a lot of Sensory integraation dysfunction, so she is working with an OT< and we have seen some improvements in some areas.

Angela - posted on 08/26/2009

Hi, my son has adhd, he is also taking taking concerta, which has helped him and us greatly. we find that a regular routine helps us also, we also find that foods such as fizzy drinks, tomato sauce, sweets (small amounts as treats are good) and icecream are the worst foods, every child is different. we limit his sugar intake as much as we can with the advise of his doctor. also making sure he gets one on one time and enough sleep too. hope this helps.

Trina - posted on 08/26/2009

Hi have a house full of children with adhd or "hunter children" as our councelor called them. :) Here are some tricks that have worked for us. We stay away from red dye as much as possible. Sugar sets off some of my kids. Choc. milk works for some of my kids. The milk helps to calm and the caffeine helps them focus. A friend of mine found that coffee really helped her child. (Used as a mild form of medication - its the caffeine.) Routines are very important to kids with adhd. Keeping them busy with productive, positive activities keeps them busy and less apt to be destructive. And as said before, over stimulation causes us problems. My kids also need a good sleep schedule. I have 2 that really react to lack of sleep.

Christina - posted on 08/26/2009

Get his allergies tested. You'd be surprised what kids are allergic to these days. here is one link you could go to and read about red dye and other additives and preservatives.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/20...

Some children are sensitive to over stimulation. Like too much colors or sounds going on. My daughter is adhd along with other things. Find out what your grandson's strength is. What does he like to do? my daughter loves anything artistic in nature. If she can cut, paint, color, chalk draw, anything that keeps her hands busy and her mind going she will sit for hours doing it. Tap into that with him, finding out what his strength is will be very helpful for both you and him. Think outside the box. Hope this helps. :)

Christa - posted on 08/26/2009

Hi My son has ADHD in the worst way. but since we put him on Concerta he is a new boy. He is clam and able to control his temper, he stops and thinks things through. He is no longer destructive. It is a miracle for us. I know some people are adverse to using meds to control their children but think of how that child is suffering too. Not understanding what he is feeling, constantly being punished never knowing what's gonna happen from one day to the next. Meds were the answer for us.