Read Entire Article at www.totallifecounseling.com 1. What are they symptoms of ADHD? Hyperactive, Impulsive and Inattentive – Learn more about these symptoms 2. Should you go to your regular physician for a diagnosis or someone else? Some Pediatricians will send a Conners Checklists or Behavioral Checklist to the school to review to diagnose and some Pediatricians refer to a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist or Psychiatrist for an evaluation. 3. What are the treatment options? 95% of kids respond to the innate parenting skills but ADHD kids are in the other 5%. So they need a different approach. Parent Coaching is very important. 4. Do I have to put my child on medication? ADHD is a Neurobiological disorder so something needs to be done about this. However, 85% of the clients that come to my office do not need the medication for ADHD. Kids with ADHD crave carbohydrates and so often times by increasing their protein to carb ratio. Additionally, several studies have found the carbohydrates effect focus and mood regulation. Additionally, these studies have found deficiencies (Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3) as a result of the carb intake. So often talking to their doctor about increasing their protein to carb ration like the PACE diet or Zone Diet along with including the above supplements can make a difference. Download the Diet for Free at www.totallifecounseling.com 5. Will their learning skills improve with treatment? Yes with an ADHD specialist …
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Today’s young people are frequently overwhelmed and stress which can lead to behavioral problems. Helping children learn to self regulate is a first step in the process of behavioral change and helping the brain recover from the effects of stress and trauma. For this reason, imagery, visualization and other right brain therapies such as Old Me New Me are considered best practice for these children and teens
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