No meds. Some studies about supplemental protein helping and first hand accounts from other parents, so we are doing that. Seems to help!
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That’s great to hear 💜 Thank you for standing up for ADHD also, constantly hear it getting slandered 🤷♂️
Just people who have never seen a kid with it and don’t understand how it’s different from a “bored kid”. Pure ignorance, bless their hearts.
It’s real, and when it isn’t managed properly it is difficult to maintain a classroom. However, in my experience too many teachers automatically assume a hyper or unfocused boy has ADHD. They aren’t properly equipped to assess it properly, don’t reflect on how they are teaching, and simply recommend an assessment and medication.
Thanks for your perspective
I’ve been working with parents and students for 15 years, and for what it’s worth, it will get easier.I have found that every child is different, and there will be a lot of trial and error, good days and bad, good weeks and bad weeks. In time, you and your child will develop strategies that make it easier for you to manage. Personally, I would try everything and use the strategies that have been researched, and then if I’ve exhausted all of those avenues I would explore medications. I’ve seen both work. At the end, it’s a personal decision and only a parent knows what’s best for their child.
If you ever have any questions about their experience in school, or if you want to run by what strategies the teacher is using, please let me know.
It’s a real thing.
To anyone is this thread:
Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté is a great book on ADHD.
(It’s def real #[2] , but you’re correct that schools and our society prefer to suppress annoying symptoms with meds. For some they’re a life saver though.)