adhd kids diet

If you look on page 3 I posted an article I found in a magazine on an ADHD diet. I thought it was interesting. You can try it and see if it works. It should still be on page 3 or 4. The post title says ADHD diet in it. Best wishes!

I have heard from several people who have kids who have ADHD without or, with ODD, as our son does, that there are ways to control it and/or cope with it in that child through diet. Has anyone heard of this and/or does anyone know what that diet might consist of or avoid to better manage the child's moods and limit their stressors or anxieties?

The connection between omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and ADHD has been confirmed by studies in which youngsters with ADHD, when compared with non-ADHD children had much lower blood levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid necessary for normal function of the eyes and the cerebral cortex (the brain region that handles higher functions such as reasoning and memory). Scientific Evidence Two types of fatty acids are considered essential.

Texas does not have that much support for ADHD kids, but I question myself, is it his ADHD or is he just being defiant? A little history, he has a 5 1/2 month old sister, his dad is not around and the kids at the daycare he just got kicked out of do not like him because of the way he expreses himself. What do I do?

Has anyone tried this program/diet as a non-medicinal approach to add/adhd/behavioral problems? If so, what resources have you used. My daughter was diagnosed with dysthymic disorder (depression) with underlying adhd behaviors. I am NOT in favor of medicating a 6 yo and have heard great things about the feingold diet and other elimination diets to pinpoint foods/additives/artificial colorings/flavorings that can trigger allergies and cause unfavorable behaviors.

Can spoiling result in a misdiagnosis of ADD? Yes! So can other forms of bad parenting.

My son has ADHD. We have been successfully treating it with medication for 6 yrs now. A therapist recently said that ADHD has been proven to actually be an allergy to chlorine. I have tried researching this online but have not found anything that supports this. I have read where drinking filtered water that has removed the chlorine is helpful but this is the closest I have found online that ADHD might actually be an allergy to chlorine.

I have a 6yr old boy and a 9yr old girl and they fight all the time my son is adhd odd and may have some sycological issues he's on meds but he's getting really bad he's became violent with me and I just found out I'm pregnant it makes me alil uneasy because his favorite thing to do is kick me in my belly what do I do

fish oil, no sugar diet, color and chemical free diet (Feingold diet), vitamins, lots of sleep and exercise.

And, by the way, her other symptoms are pretty normal for a child with ADHD - so you might want to look into what ADHD is and how it effects kids and how you can help them. Best wishes!

t even bother getting the child tested until he/she is at least 8, unless they are causing harm to themselves or others because the tests were never meant for kids younger than 8 and the medication is certainly not meant for kids that young. My kids are 11 and 13 and they take the lowest does of Vyvance available.

I've read in previous forums that the Gluten and Casein Free diet has helped kids with Autism. My son's therapist hasn't concluded his dignosis but she's leaning to PDD-NOS and I was wondering if I should try a diet like that or the Feingold diet. Has any one tried either one or which one would be a better diet to follow?

If you go through the posts on this forum from other parents, you will see that their children get reactions from all around them. Its one part of the symptoms. Kids with ADHD (more so with young kids) don't have the filters to discern right and wrong. They just do it - and many times are very sorry afterward (at least until they give up on themselves). And then they do it again and again. His inappropriate behavior is extremely typical.

But there is no proven link to sugar and ADHD or kids being hyper. See myth #4 here - http://www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/articles/Dont-Believe-These-10-ADD-ADHD-Lies/5 If you are interested in reading about foods that can make possibly make more hyperactive, then there is a good link here from the ADHD forum - http://www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/slideshows/9-Worst-Foods-for-ADD---Plus-1-That-Can-Help/20 Note - I am not suggesting that she has ADHD, but these are healthy diet tips for anyone.

Hi, well------- the nervous system can be calmed with something called 'heavy work'. You can google this in relationship to sensory integration disorder. My son has sensory which is very very similar to adhd and can look alike. My son has a nervous system that is overactive and he seeks input into it which causes hyper looking behavior. I have found this 'heavy work' to be really valuable in calming his system. Worth a try.

Is he hyper? ADHD means they can't pay attention AND they are extremely hyper. If he isn't hyper, he could be ADD but no one will know for sure until he is tested. Is there anything going on at home that could be distracting, like a divorce or something else major?

t that good even 10 years ago. In fact, there are studies that show kids who have been treated for ADHD (even with meds) self medicate less than kids not being treated. Now hear me. I am not advocating medication. There is a lot that can be done without it. But sometimes until the maturity level is high enough for the child/teenager to to know and cope with ADHD - its necessary. You need a serious amount of information.

I've been posting on this site for close to 5 years and I have never seen a post by anyone saying anything naturally helped their child (with ADHD) outside of normal good dietary practices. The thing that will most help your child is for you to be informed about ADHD as possible. I highly recommend that you get the book, "The ADD/ADHD Answer Book" by Susan Ashley. It will be a tremendous resource for you.

The best thing that you can do is to read all you can about ADHD! That way you will be able to understand what is going on with your son. Some of the best suggested books are: a new book by a UC Berkley honors student with severe ADHD about growing up with ADHD. The book is called - "ADHD and Me, What I learned from lighting fires at the dinner table," by Blake Taylor. Basically, "the Cal freshman tells hjow he made the ADHD work in his favor.

So, one other thing you might look at is Sensory Processing Disorder which is not treated by medication (by the way). Kids who have it can be very active and unlike ADHD kids are many times not able to hyper focus. You just might want to check out this link on SPD. http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ And by the way, Specialmoms son has SPD and she has tons of info on it if you become interested.

Ritalin can certainly cause aggression IF it is given to someone who does not have ADHD or ADD. If a person does have AD/HD it should help with the aggression as they will gain more control over themselves. You didn't mention what the reason was that he was taking ritalin. If he does have AD/HD then when the meds wear off he may be going back to his normal self. I guess the question would be - did he have the same problems before he started the meds.

It's really common for children w/ ADHD to have Oppositinal Defiance disorder. (Sorry i couldn't get oppositinal spelled correctly) Look it up & see if it fits your son's behavioral issues. It could also be something as simple as diet. An IEP is also a must. Check & see if his current Dr. is an ADD/ADHD specialist. I myself am ADD/ADHD along w/ all 3 of my kids & they are all different. It's rough, but the answer is out there.

He gets along with other kids at our house but has a hard time with the kids at his moms. I feel that the adhd and odd has been misdiagnosed. Any suggestions or -ideas on what to do next. Please help.

her some meds. I have talked parents with ADHD children they are like NO DO NOT GIVE HER THE MED!! Change her diet! Am so confused! I want what is best for her. If giving her a med for ADHD is best then I will. If its going to hurt her then I won't. I just don't know which way to turn! Any advise would be so helpful please. Thank You.

and what makes you think that Ritalin is a toxic? Toxic's hurt people. If a person doesn't have ADHD then Ritalin could be a toxic because it can lead to dependency. If you do have ADHD, that's not an issue. Furthermore, this medication has been in use since at least the 60's, there is a very long history of its effects. For a look (and a very exhausting look at almost all possible remedies - check here. http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/treatments.htm.

Hi Melissa, I think the talking loud has more to do with being tired and a lack of control than anything else. I did want to add that the reason you don't hear about kids in Asia not having ADHD is not because of diet or drinking tea. There are plenty of Asian kids in the states with ADHD problems. Its just that there is a strong cultural bias against getting psychological help. Unfortunately, the situation is ignored in the Asian countries.

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