> A trampoline helps a lot. When my 12-year-old daughter feels overly energetic, she jumps on it for a while. The rhythmic motion is great for memorizing facts.
Karen, North Carolina
> I recommend my son’s regimen: sleep, the right foods (no sugar in the a.m.), exercise!
Diana, Connecticut
> Finding a psychologist who listens to me. I am a single, intelligent, attractive ADHD woman, with a master’s degree, who has always found relationships challenging. Susan, my therapist, understands my relationship hurdles and gives me practical strategies to use when I meet someone new.
Saralyn, Hawaii
> Avoiding foods that contain artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Also, eliminating shampoos and soaps that contain harmful chemicals.
Elizabeth, Massachusetts
> Spending one-on-one time with my son. He likes the attention and is more compliant. We will play basketball or a game of catch, then go for a walk together with the dog.
Maria, New Jersey
> Ritalin taken with an amino acid supplement. Each morning, before breakfast, our son takes an amino acid supplement called ExcitaPlus. Immediately after breakfast, he takes Ritalin and fish oil. Each evening, before bed, he takes an amino acid supplement and fish oil.
Eugene and Janet, New Mexico
> Karate class has done wonders for my son. His sensei is very demanding, and brings out the best in him. If he misses a few classes, he becomes moody.
Lynn, Georgia
> Exercise does the trick. I am a 23-year-old female with ADHD, and I find that moderate-intensity exercise is as effective as a short-acting dose of medication.
Dana, Michigan
