And this list is by no means exclusive. My point is that it\u2019s not fair for parents to be judged for not trying a new \u201cmiracle cure.\u201d The children I\u2019ve worked with in different schools and in tutoring generally thrive under multiple sources of assistance. Some of the management strategies may surprise you, too. Most benefit from a mix of medication, a balanced diet, and these non-medical treatment sources:<\/p>\n
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- Exercise \u2013<\/strong> In the article, \u201cTaking Away Recess Bad for ADHD Kids, Experts Say<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d Thomas Lenz, an associate pharmacy professor at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska,\u00a0 says that exercise and ADHD medications act on the brain in very similar ways. In addition, according to NOVA\u2019s article, \u201cThe Science of Smart: A Surprising Way To Improve Executive Function<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d exercise is one of the best ways to improve executive function struggles, a symptom most children with ADHD struggle with.<\/li>\n
- An Organized Home \u2013<\/strong> Children with ADHD often struggle to pick up basic organizational skills and habits such as having one spot for homework or knowing how to follow a basic evening routine. ADDitude Magazine\u2019s article, \u201cHelp Your ADHD Child Organize Homework<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d stresses that it\u2019s important for parents to work with their children to develop healthy organizational skills as they grow so they\u2019re more prepared to carry those skills into the world with them.<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) \u2013<\/strong> CBT is often an effective treatment for individuals with OCD, but experts are finding that it can be helpful for children with ADHD as well. U.S. News Health\u2019s article,\u00a0 \u201cCognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help With ADHD<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d says, \u201cCBT for children with ADHD is aimed largely at improving their behavior through praise and rewards that motivate them to calm down enough to cope with school or other challenges.\u201d The article states that while CBT won\u2019t cure ADHD, it helps children learn thinking and self-management skills. If mastered, these skills can last far beyond any medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nParenting a child with ADHD is not an easy task by any means. It\u2019s time consuming all the time,\u00a0and it takes a lot of trial and error. A certain diet and medication that works for one child will probably not work for the next. And on top of that, children\u2019s dosages and treatments will need to constantly change as their bodies and brains grow.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re the parent of a child with ADHD, don\u2019t let people guilt you into only one form of management for your child. No matter how much they promise you \u201cjust need this one treatment,\u201d odds are that your child will have his or her own needs that are mixed and multifaceted. The best you can do is try, and when one treatment doesn\u2019t work, don\u2019t consider yourself a failure. Simply move on to the next and know that you\u2019re doing your best. Your attempts to meet your children\u2019s needs will encourage his or her teachers and other supporting adults to do the same, and as a team, you\u2019re giving your kiddo the best chance he\u2019s got. And isn\u2019t that what every parent wants?<\/p>\n
Do you have experience with ADHD management? What are you thoughts on the issue? What was successful for your, or what wasn\u2019t? Please share your thoughts in the Comment Box below. And don\u2019t forget, you can sign up for my\u00a0newsletter<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>for extra resources on neurological disorders, education, and spiritual encouragement. As always, thanks for reading!<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t - An Organized Home \u2013<\/strong> Children with ADHD often struggle to pick up basic organizational skills and habits such as having one spot for homework or knowing how to follow a basic evening routine. ADDitude Magazine\u2019s article, \u201cHelp Your ADHD Child Organize Homework<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d stresses that it\u2019s important for parents to work with their children to develop healthy organizational skills as they grow so they\u2019re more prepared to carry those skills into the world with them.<\/li>\n