I need suggestions on how to help Ann stayed focused during school. She has been diagnosed with inattentive ADD. She is not taking any medicine. It takes her forever to do her school work. I let her move around, take breaks, work outside, etc. She did tell me today that she used to get in trouble in school for making noises and moving around in her desk to get comfortable. I received a magazine with sensory items to help them. There are so many choices and I am not sure what to choose.
It was suggested that we try an all natural soda called Ze*ia. It is made by Ste*ia. It tastes awful. It has natural caffeine. I was told the ADD meds have caffeine which helps them calm down. She drank a half can this morning. She didn't like the taste at all. It may have helped a little. Is there another natural form to give her?
I feel sorry for her because she wants to be done, but she isn't. She has to finish. My husband took everyone to the pool except her. I hate it, but I don't know what to do to help her. She has a hard time staying focused when I am talking to her one on one.
You need the book Delivered from Distraction by Dr. Edward Hallowell. It really helped Wade & me with my ADD. Also, feel free to give me a call. Be very careful about "natural" medicines because they are not FDA approved & sometime have worse ingredients. Talk to a pharmacist and they can even look the medicine up for you & give you good advise.
ReplyDeleteIm not sure why you are choosing not to give her meds but we have found Concerta relieved a lot of stress for Steven. He is on a low dose and checked often(blood work). There are some more natural ones like Strattera too.
ReplyDeleteWe use fish oil and a multivitamin to make sure that he is getting all the nutrients he needs along with a good diet. We have pretty much switched over to water and juices. Over time this has made a great difference.
We also have our boys do a few exercises in the morning before school.
Check the site www.additudemag.com for some more ideas. Make sure she is sitting in front of the class and has a way to take breaks.. Get it in her IEP if she has one.
sometimes meds are a good answer and they do not last in their systems for more than 24 hours so you can know pretty quickly if they are working or not.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to try a few different things over the next few weeks before we see the doctor again. If she isn't improving we will probably try meds. I never wanted to have to medicate my children like this, but we may have no choice in the matter for her well being (and mine).
ReplyDeleteHey!
ReplyDeleteGod made people who have the smarts to know our brains and create the meds that help. YOu wouldnt hesitate to get the meds she needed if she had diabetes, right? Why think that this is something that doesnt? This is a chronic illness that needs treatment. Hang in there! You are not a bad mom if you give her meds. You are a loving mom who wants her to be able to think clearly.
Praying for you for wisdom and clarity!