subject: ADHD Treatment - Are You Approaching This The Right Way And Really Protecting Your Child's Health? [print this page] ADHD Treatment - Are You Approaching This The Right Way And Really Protecting Your Child's Health?
Did you know that a sizable minority of children do not actually receive any benefit from ADHD treatment which relies on psychostimulant drugs alone? The fact is that estimates put this at 20% or even more!
The other alarming fact about ADHD treatment which has been confirmed by the world famous ADHD expert, Dr. William Pelham, is that the effects of these medications will start to wane after a period of two to three years. The alarming fact is that the child will have suffered some nasty side effects and at the end of the treatment cycle, is back at the starting post. This is a startling fact because if no behavior therapy or behavior management has been put in place, then those years are wasted. The chances of that child growing up to be a happy well balanced adult are reduced considerably in my view.
While psychostimulant drugs are great for calming children down and getting them to do their homework in a shorter period is attractive, it is not the whole story. Teachers love these drugs but they do not have to live with these children at home! This is the real issue because pills for treating ADHD will not teach the life skills that are needed. It really is like putting a band aid on a broken arm. The underlying issue of inappropriate behavior caused by this imbalance of brain chemicals is just not being addressed.
So, how do we deal with these behavior problems which are nothing more than a manifestation of the brain imbalances and their effects? Well, behavior therapy for ADHD works and if you are lucky enough to get your hands on a good program, then you will never look back. I also know from other parents who are treating ADHD with this method actually stop reacting and become much more proactive when dealing with these problems.
Then I have heard of other parents who can approach the whole homework issue with confidence and without any conflict or arguments. The reason is that we can learn how to help them deal with homework and help them to break down tasks. This can be done through implementing simple techniques to increase their attention spans and focus. Some experts also recommend sitting on a stability ball as a secondary treatment actually helps their brain to focus.
Following a course is an eye opener into how the mind of an ADHD child actually works and how we can predict and deal with the problems when they come up. In that way we are doing our best to actually help them with coping skills and life skills. No medication can do that.
But if we are to really find a successful type of ADHD treatment, we may heed help in calming the child, reducing outbursts, soothing the nervous system and balancing moods so that the mood swings are just a thing of the past. The holistic approach of homeopathic medicine does just that. There are no side effects and this is really the ideal combination to go with an effective behavior therapy program.
Now that you know all this, what is your plan of action? You can find out what behavior therapy would mean for you and your family and also how a homeopathic remedy is far superior to the conventional psychostimulants. This is the most effective type of ADHD treatment and also the best way of protecting your child's health.
