Forums: September 2011 Kickstart Forum: ADD/ADHD
Created on: 09/29/11 11:18 AM Views: 558 Replies: 3
vegangirl65 Joined: 08/31/11 Posts: 110	ADD/ADHD Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM Does anyone have any advice or books, etc. on this topic. My son is 15 and had an eval for possible ADHD. I was told to possibly consider medicine but my doc said his condition was mild. Basically he has trouble with inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness as well as the disorganized. His grades seem to slip up and down. So I wanted to gain some more knowledge. I heard some stuff about diet, getting rid of sugar/dyes, etc. But if anyone has any info for me to look into this further, I'd appreciate it. I know diet really makes a difference... but not sure of anything other than sugar/dyes. Thanks you guys!! Kathy
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tinabean Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 113	RE: ADD/ADHD Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM A good therapist should be able to help him with learning coping skills to improve his focus. (I think) My son has ADD and Aspergers (High-functioning autism) so focus probably isn't the main topic of his therapy sessions. Most of the meds are stimulants except for Strattera. Strattera doesn't work as well as the stimulants, so it gets a little bit of a bad rap, but if your son has a mild case and you don't like the idea of giving him amphetamines, then it might be worth a shot. I have no personal experience with the dietary restrictions. I've read stuff (anecdotal, not scientific) that claims it works and I've read articles claiming that science doesn't back it up. If your teen would actually cooperate with a whole foods, sugar-free diet, go for it. It would be good for them regardless.
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rlswie Joined: 09/05/11 Posts: 8	RE: ADD/ADHD Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM My daughter has ADD. She has had it since 4th grade and is her 3rd year of college now. she has tried different meds over the years, so you just have to see which one is a good fit. One problem with these meds is that it takes away her appetite plus she was a picky eater. There are several good books on the market about managing life with ADD/ADHD. Try Barnes & Noble if you have one near you. Good Luck!
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rlswie Joined: 09/05/11 Posts: 8	RE: ADD/ADHD Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM My daughter has ADD. She has had it since 4th grade and is her 3rd year of college now. she has tried different meds over the years, so you just have to see which one is a good fit. One problem with these meds is that it takes away her appetite plus she was a picky eater. There are several good books on the market about managing life with ADD/ADHD. Try Barnes & Noble if you have one near you. Good Luck!
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