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6. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP CHILDREN WITH ADHD/ADD?
6.1. A common solution to the ADHD/ADD prescribed by doctors is the use of the controlled drug Ritalin.
6.2. Ritalin is a stimulant and helps the ADHD/ADD pay attention, control his hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
6.3. Disadvantages of using Ritalin include:
- Loss of appetite / weight by the ADHD/ADD child
- Explosive behaviour as a result of discontinuing the drug
- Cure the symptoms but not the root cause of the problems.
6.4. Ritalin is often used with behaviour management therapy to achieve maximum benefits of the behaviour management therapy.
6.5. Ritalin can be used as a catalyst to help the ADHD/ADD child to learn better problem management skills that is required in his adult life.
6.6. See Chapter 8 What Can Parents Do and Chapter 9 What Can Teachers Do for more details on what to do.
6.7. Other alternative treatments include:
- Herbal alternatives / Health supplements such as Effalex, multi-vitamins, etc. which can help some ADHD/ADD children selectively
- EEG neuro-feedback, mediation
- Brain gym exercises, Tai Chi
- Tomatis method (using audio signals for sensory integration?), etc.
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