The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child

By Jay Gordon, M.D., with Jennifer Chang

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PART V

Taking Charge of Your Child's Health

Remember that your doctor only has thirty to forty minutes of discussion before labeling your child as having ADD/ADHD. No one else is going to take full responsibility for your child, and taking charge of your child's health is the most important part of the ADD/ADHD cure. With this approach, drug-free control over your child's condition is absolutely possible.

Trust your own instincts and your own parenting abilities, and then do the following:

• Assemble your support team
• Communicate with your child
• Educate your family and friends
• Inform your child's caregivers or school
• Set up successful interactions with other children
• Address the special needs of siblings

Let's Behave! Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral therapy in children with ADD/ADHD must be, above all, a positive experience. They have so much negativity already in life that being yelled at and punished is pointless and further damaging.

For behavioral therapy to be most effective, you need to approach it with the understanding that it is not merely the child's behavior that needs changing. If quick personal changes are to be made, parents need to make them. Children can be expected to change only with help and guidance.

The Importance of Sleep

Any child who isn't well rested will exhibit behavior problems. However, ADD/ADHD sufferers, more than other children, are in particular danger of losing control from lack of sleep.

Once your child is under the covers, you must be firm. Once the lights go out, he or she can't ask to be let out of bed for anything else. Try to make as few exceptions as possible. Of course, be understanding about the need to go to the bathroom or to get a glass of water, but be careful about letting this become a pattern or an escape from sleep.

Limit Electronic Equipment

Many studies conducted over the last decade have exposed the correlation between the rapid rise of ADD/ADHD in children and the incredible amount of electronic entertainment available to kids today.

Fostering a Passion for Learning

Once these lifestyle changes have been put into practice, you'll be able to begin helping your child develop good study habits.

The following basic steps can help your child foster a love of learning.

• Create a pleasant work environment
• Set a work schedule
• Feed their brains
• Offer your help; participate
• Show genuine interest
• Encourage, encourage, encourage

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