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The decision to give medication to your child is a very personal decision that you should make with your healthcare professional. Your doctor's opinion, your own opinion, and your child's opinion should all be considered and weighed from benefits and cons.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo; there is no current existing ADHD medication that has been tested in children under the age of six or approved for use.
However, your decision to medicate your child is a choice you should make with your healthcare professional.
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Is there a website that offers more information on the ADHD diet for children?
WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.
Do children grow out of ADHD or should they receive treatment?
The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.
What should you do if you have ADD while pregnant?
You don't "get" ADD/ADHD therefore it's not a concern. There is however a degree of heritability in diagnoses of ADD/ADHD so children of parents with that diagnosis may be more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder.
Where can i learn more information about a diet plan for children with adhd?
Children with ADHD should be following a specific diet that has a lot fish and omega 3 fatty acids in it. It helps the receptors in the brain do what they are supposed to do better. newideas.net/adhd/adhd-diet
Why do mothers choose to medicate hyperactive children?
well there are kids with ADD/ADHD and then there is hyperactive children a lot people just throw theses hyper kids as being ADHD, but when you do have ADD/ADHD and on the right medication and it make all the difference!! i have ADD and all in grade and high school it horrible for me just to stay on task if i could have help it would of made a big diffidence. so id say mother just want to be able to help.
Music Therapy Helps Relieve Symptoms of ADHD in Children?
Music is usually soothing and calming to children, especially ones with ADHD. Calmed children with ADHD are able to focus and pay attention better. Therefore, music therapy is a fun, natural and healthy alternative for parents. In addition, it is a wonderful opportunity for children to express themselves. Therapy can be done one-on-one or in small groups. Parents can locate a music therapist in their area by emailing The American Music Therapy Association at findMT@musictherapy.org.
What are some of the vitamin supplements for someone with adhd>?
Some vitamin supplements that are helpful to someone with adhd are fish oil, melotonin and zinc. Some children with adhd have lower levels of zinc that children without adhd and zinc supplements have been should to help improve adhd symptoms. Fish oil may improve mental skills in children and melotonin is a natural sleep aid and can decrease your child's excess energy.
Is there a proper diet for ADHD children?
Most people find that a diet low in carbohydrates and high in proteins does help their children with ADHD by lowering their blood sugar. These diets are not usually endorsed by health professionals.
What are the signs of adhd in children?
Children suffering from ADHD will often show symptoms that include inattentiveness, hypersensitivity, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Although these are some of the signs of ADHD, one cannot diagnose efficiently a child based on these signs, and one should consult with a doctor for an official diagnosis.
Do children with ADHD eat lead pencils?
No, there are far more ADHD's than lead pencils eaten or in total. By the way did you know that there is no (toxic) Lead in pencils anyway? And still, why should ADHD's eat pencils??
Please what are the symptoms of ADHD in children that i should look out for. And also what types of food should i give or avoid giving my child that could help in treating ADHD symptoms.?
Diet info here www.vaxa.com/ADHD-diet-information.cfm www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm for symptoms
What are children with ADHD like?
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
