| ADHD statistics are said by many to be suspect. | | | | goals are being met and whatever accommodations |
| They say that statistics can be manipulated to give | | | | that were made are happening. |
| credence to the results. In reference to ADHD I think | | | | This is called an IEP or individual education plan and it |
| the numbers are right. | | | | is reviewed periodically. |
| Did you know that in a classroom of 30 children | | | | Unbelievably 65% of all children diagnosed with ADHD |
| there are at least 3 children with ADHD diagnoses? | | | | have defiant and non-compliant problems. These |
| Boys are more are two times more likely to be | | | | ADHD statistics are rather disconcerting. Even more |
| diagnosed than girls. 25% of children with AHDH also | | | | disconcerting are the medications used for ADHD do |
| have co-existing learning problems. Of all children with | | | | more harm than good.They do work for most |
| ADHD half of them will experience listening | | | | children but you should be aware of the risks. |
| comprehension problems. | | | | The usual treatment is a prescription for stimulant |
| Of all children with ADHD 75% of the boys are | | | | medication. The downside of stimulants is that they |
| hyperactive while 60% of the girls are hyperactive. | | | | are addictive and there is a great potential for abuse. |
| About 40% of children with ADHD have at least on | | | | They may cause your child to have sleep problems, |
| parent with it. The parents of ADHD children are up | | | | eat less than normal, and feel depressed. Irritability |
| to 3 times more likely to separate or get divorced. | | | | may increase as well. They can also affect your |
| If your child is diagnosed with ADHD or being | | | | child's liver. |
| evaluated for it there is much that you can do. It is | | | | If the stimulants are only used for short period of |
| important to the entire process that you remain as | | | | time you will see any number of the side effects |
| open as possible and be able to work with your | | | | mentioned previously. There are serious issues |
| child's teacher. The Special Education team will do | | | | connected to long term use especially that as an |
| most of the educational testing. The school | | | | adult, your child will be more likely to be depressed |
| psychologist will likely do the mental, emotional, and | | | | and have substance abuse problems. |
| behaviors. | | | | There are natural alternatives to stimulants. |
| As parents you will be asked to do a behavioral | | | | Specifically natural supplements. They have no side |
| assessment of your child at home. The teacher will | | | | effects, can be used for an extended period of time, |
| do one for their classroom behaviors. Getting your | | | | and they work. The supplements are specific |
| child a complete physical is strongly advised if for no | | | | formulations of herbs and natural vitamins and |
| reason to make there isn't another health condition | | | | minerals that will relieve ADHD symptoms. They can |
| present. | | | | be gotten from homeopaths that have certified to |
| After all of the results are in, a meeting will be called | | | | practice |
| with you, your child's teacher(s), the Special Education | | | | Your child is not alone. Your child will have a much |
| team and the school psychologist. The strength and | | | | better chance of success. Their level of self-esteem |
| needs of your child will be discussed and goals set to | | | | will rise. |
| make sure everyone is on the same page and the | | | | |