1. What are they symptoms of ADHD? Hyperactive, Impulsive and Inattentive – Learn more about these symptoms

2. Should you go to your regular physician for a diagnosis or someone else? Some Pediatricians will send a Conners Checklists or Behavioral Checklist to the school to review to diagnose and some Pediatricians refer to a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist or Psychiatrist for an evaluation.

3. What are the treatment options? 95% of kids respond to the innate parenting skills but ADHD kids are in the other 5%. So they need a different approach.
Parent Coaching is very important.

4. Do I have to put my child on medication? ADHD is a Neurobiological disorder so something needs to be done about this. However, 85% of the clients that come to my office do not need the medication for ADHD. Kids with ADHD crave carbohydrates and so often times by increasing their protein to carb ratio. Additionally, several studies have found the carbohydrates effect focus and mood regulation. Additionally, these studies have found deficiencies (Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3) as a result of the carb intake. So often talking to their doctor about increasing their protein to carb ratio like the PACE diet or Zone Diet along with including the above supplements can make a difference. Download the Diet and Video Instructions

5. Will their learning skills improve with treatment? Yes with an ADHD specialist providing treatment and addressing the neurobiological issues can improve their ability to focus, complete their homework, reading, classwork and projects. 60% of ADHD student do have some type of learning disability so a psychological evaluation is important to assess and get the proper treatment for these services as well.

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