Hi there:

ADDitude has some very popular articles about Alternative Therapies (Including diet, exercise, therapies, neurofeedback, etc.) that you might find helpful. Of course, every child is different, but certainly some of these strategies are worth trying if you feel her medication is not working as it should...

Natural ADHD Treatments: An Alternative to Medication: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1537.html

Neurofeedback: Train Your ADHD Child's Brain With This Alternative ADHD Treatment: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3330.html

Treating ADHD with Behavior Therapy: An Alternative ADHD Treatment: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/651.html

ADHD Nutrition: Balanced Meals, Better Behavior: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3295.html

Exercise: An Alternative ADHD Treatment: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3280.html

Fish Oil 101: http://www.additudemag.com/RCLP/sub/3494.html

The Smart Way to Stop Taking ADHD Medication: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1740.html

I hope these help!

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Hi - I just recently decided to try 'natural healing' with my 10 year son. He has been diagnosed with ADHD with extreme impulsivity. He has been on alot of different types of medications - all seem to work for a short period - than his body must build a tolerance to them rendering them ineffective. So I thought I would try these natural products and change his diet. Supposedly, Milk (gluetin and casein) are very bad for children with ADHD. And also wheat and sugar - so we are going to try to cut back on these. I let you know if I see any results.

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I have an 18 year old- dx. with inattentive ADD while freshman in HS. complete evaluation done . Superior range IQ. No impulsivity problems - social and laid back. Has made alot of progress with academics. School is a strugglle for him and alot of the problems have to do with poor working memory. He takes concerta daily without too bad a reaction except for some weight loss.. He did better than expected on PSAT exam and we are starting the college tours. He is currently a junior. My question to anyone out there is : Has anyone tried for themselves or for a child any of the working memory training programs. I have read about Cogmed for the last few years and more and more data looks promising. I feel that it can do no physcial harm and if it improves my son's day to day memory and organizational skills- I'm there. He is a young adult now and I really see where being in college and later in working world - he will be labeled as a nice person but a space cadet . He often doesn't remember details and directions- can spend alot of time looking for stuff. I am an APRN for 28 years and honestly don't see the benefit of adding or increasing meds. Love to hear any input.

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Most of my clients who were previously stabalized on the stimulants are now on ADD-care and doing just as well without the side effects. 85% use the supplement alone and many use it as a last dose since it can be taken after 4PM. It has no appetite or sleep disturbances.

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