It seems like every time you turn your head, there's something else being published about attention deficit disorder in children. Sometimes the amount of information available can be overwhelming. When first starting your research into the world of ADHD, you probably have some of the same questions as do a lot of others doing the same thing. What I've done here is compiled three of the frequently asked questions I get about attention deficit disorder in children. By the end of this article, you'll have a better understanding of a few of the ADHD basics.
What causes ADHD?
Children with ADHD lack enough chemicals in the parts of the brain that are responsible for thought organization. Without the required amount of these chemicals, the organizing command centres in the brain don't work very well. This causes the symptoms that you see in children who have ADHD. Research has shown the genetics play a very large role in who develops ADHD. ADHD is more prevalent in children who have a close relative with this disorder. It is NOT caused by bad parenting, lack of vitamins, or too much TV/video game time.
What should I do if I think my child has ADHD?
The first step is to talk to your child's health practitioner. A diagnosis requires several pieces of information to be gathered and examined collectively. A full medical history is taken and several tests including vision and hearing tests should be done. Information also needs to be acquired from several people who know and deal with your child on a daily basis. Input will likely be requested from people like your child's teachers or other caregivers.
What are the treatment options for ADHD?
Chances are your doctor's first treatment recommendation will be prescription medications. Do your research here before subjecting your children to any prescribed ADHD meds. You may hear names like Ritalin or Concerta. These are two of the more popular ADHD meds. All the prescribed drugs for ADHD have potentially serious side effects associated with them. Not only short term but long term effects like drug dependancy or other addictive behaviours may develop over a sustained period of usage. Is some causes, these drugs can cause hallucinations or suicidal thoughts, and even death.
As an alternative, there are natural treatment methods available. Natural treatments include things like dietary control, learning behaviour modification techniques, biofeedback or homeopathic remedies. Natural treatment options have been proven to be just as effective as prescription medications, yet extremely safe, with no side effects at all. You may require a combination or blend of several different natural treatments to achieve the desired outcome. The important thing to remember here is time is required. Nothing will provide an instant turn around. Not prescription drugs, nor natural treatments. You have to think long term benefits.
So, there you have it. Now what do you do? Research some more. It can be overwhelming when gathering information about ADHD. There is some really great information available on the web. There's also some not so great sources out there. You really have to sort and sift to find the good information. It's important that you do so. Attention deficit disorder in children is not something to take lightly. Neither is the method you choose to treat your child. Helping your child to achieve balance will not only impact that child's life but your family as a whole.
What causes ADHD?
Children with ADHD lack enough chemicals in the parts of the brain that are responsible for thought organization. Without the required amount of these chemicals, the organizing command centres in the brain don't work very well. This causes the symptoms that you see in children who have ADHD. Research has shown the genetics play a very large role in who develops ADHD. ADHD is more prevalent in children who have a close relative with this disorder. It is NOT caused by bad parenting, lack of vitamins, or too much TV/video game time.
What should I do if I think my child has ADHD?
The first step is to talk to your child's health practitioner. A diagnosis requires several pieces of information to be gathered and examined collectively. A full medical history is taken and several tests including vision and hearing tests should be done. Information also needs to be acquired from several people who know and deal with your child on a daily basis. Input will likely be requested from people like your child's teachers or other caregivers.
What are the treatment options for ADHD?
Chances are your doctor's first treatment recommendation will be prescription medications. Do your research here before subjecting your children to any prescribed ADHD meds. You may hear names like Ritalin or Concerta. These are two of the more popular ADHD meds. All the prescribed drugs for ADHD have potentially serious side effects associated with them. Not only short term but long term effects like drug dependancy or other addictive behaviours may develop over a sustained period of usage. Is some causes, these drugs can cause hallucinations or suicidal thoughts, and even death.
As an alternative, there are natural treatment methods available. Natural treatments include things like dietary control, learning behaviour modification techniques, biofeedback or homeopathic remedies. Natural treatment options have been proven to be just as effective as prescription medications, yet extremely safe, with no side effects at all. You may require a combination or blend of several different natural treatments to achieve the desired outcome. The important thing to remember here is time is required. Nothing will provide an instant turn around. Not prescription drugs, nor natural treatments. You have to think long term benefits.
So, there you have it. Now what do you do? Research some more. It can be overwhelming when gathering information about ADHD. There is some really great information available on the web. There's also some not so great sources out there. You really have to sort and sift to find the good information. It's important that you do so. Attention deficit disorder in children is not something to take lightly. Neither is the method you choose to treat your child. Helping your child to achieve balance will not only impact that child's life but your family as a whole.
Shannon Pollock is a passionate advocate of natural health remedies who has been researching their use for many years. Find out more about some of the most effective treatments for ADHD on her site, Natural Health Remedies and More.
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