Has anyone tried Vaxa Attend, Focus, or Bright Spark for a child's ADHD?
550531
My son had/has ADHD...he is now 19. I would give him a cup of strong coffee or 1/2 an espresso, which counteracts the hyperactivity. He told me that the 'rushing' feeling inside of him was gone, so he didn't feel so restless and could focus on tasks.\n\nAlso, having a list of activities/tasks/responsiblities for the child can help structure their day. As soon as I used to see that idle glare in his eye I would suggest something from the list. As he got older he would look at the list himself instead of me having to suggest choices. \n\nAnother thing is since my son was very physical, when we were out in public if he was too restless I would make him do 5 back-flips, which would use-up that energy. You could use push-ups, jumping jacks, whatever the child can do or is age/situation appropriate.\n\nI always carried a Rubic's Cube or some type of puzzle game once my son was older too, when we were in situations where sitting/waiting were involved i.e. dr's office/dentist, etc.\n\nGood Luck!
545469
It's always a difficult decision to make when faced with ADD and medication.  I try to look at it from a quality of life perspective.  Does you son receive a lot of negative input from his ADD behavior?  IF he does then it might be worth it to do a trial on an ADD medication like time released Aderall.  You can stop at any time.  The drug will be completely out of his system in a day.   You want to give him just enough medication to for him to think before he acts not to be "doped up."   For kids who really need the medication, I've seen it change lives.  Lots of lives.  If he doesn't need the medication it won't change his behavior or ability to focus.\n\nThere really are no effective alternative medications.  Talk to your Doctor and consider the quality of life he currently experiences with out medication.  Good luck! =)
130390
I feel your pain, and share your view in general on medications. I have a daughter, now 8 years old who has ADHD. They told me when she was six that she needed to be medicated and I absolutely refused to consider it. I thought that medication was being used way too often and I was not about to put her on it. Well, things continued to get worse for her, me our family as we tried to control her behaviors without meds. She started losing her friends, doing poorly in school, and her brothers started to resent her for the behaviors she would act out and ruin our family outings. I finally agreed about 6 months ago  to try her on the lowest dose possible to try to make things a little better. Now, I regret not doing it sooner. She is by no means perfectly behaved or on task, but she is now able to do her school work with minimum redirecting, sustain friendships, and has control over her behaviors. This medication has not altered her pesonality or put her in to a dazed state like I thought it would. It really has just helped her to be able to live a more normal life. She still has her times when she doesn't want to listen, do homework and pouts or cries, but it is now within reasonable limits. I agree that medication should not just be handed out like candy, but sometimes the child really does need it. With proper monitoring and dosage your son should be fine. The only side effect my daughter has had is a little weight loss, but even that tapered off after the first 2 months. She is a much happier child now, and it is a much more peaceful house. I wish you luck with your son, and in making this decision, as I know it is a hard one to make. I fought it for 1 1/2 years. Good Luck.
1132100
Is this what you are looking for?\n\nhttp://www.brightervision.com/\n\nThese are sent monthly at roughly $17.00 They come with a book to read, a workbook and usually 1 or 2 activities which include materials.
420582
Definitely.   These days, our medications are so advanced that there is a pill that can virtually target any sympton in the body.  The past 10 years for medicine has been the biggest breakthrough decade (partly due to the internet).  ADHD is actually sluggish brainwaves and as a result, many distractions come into the brain because nevers aren't traveling back and forth at a fast enough rate (totally opposite of what most people think).  And there are medications that can go exactly to those nerves and speed them up causing more focus which automatically calms a kid.  Truly amazing.   I am not saying I'm an advocate of pills at all, but if someone's quality of life is suffering,,,,maybe it's an option.  The question was about being helped so I answered accordingly!!
740872
my son was promoted to the second grade barely knowing his alphabet and numbers. i also decided not to medicated during second grade. towards the end of the school year it would break my heart to hear my son say that he was stupid because he didn't know what his classmates did. i finally put him on ritalin. OMG!! what a change. he went from getting 20's and 30's (even with 501 modifications) to getting 70's and 80's. he has been taking the meds ever since. he is now a sophomore in hs taking regular classes and thinking of going to college. i highly recommend medicating IF the need is there. you need to take your child to a child psychologist who specializes in add/adhd. they cannot prescribe meds but can recommend. best of luck and tell your daughter to hang in there.
1006727
We were on a "scholarship" program from Mannatech where they prescibed a unlimited supply and treatment regimen for our special needs son. We saw no significant results and this was with about $500 worth of products a month. We saw very little results with them. He does better with a cheap patented vitamin and a couple of other good supplements from a competing company.
200186
try spending more time with her... if you do your research children often diagnosised with ADHD often are just wanting and needing attention.  parents (not you) but a lot of parents find it easier not to discipline in a constructive manner by reinforcing, correct behavior, and concistancy. so you often find that so parents can get out the easy way they allow there children to play video games, watch an anormious amount of TV, eat things with red and blue dyes, and are not consistant with reinforcing behaviors that are expected, all of these say to kids play by yourself, watch tv by yourseld, and eat what you want to. leaving children lonely and wanting attention, try to play games with your child, rent a movie for just you and him/her and have a fun popcorn movie night, go for a walk, watch what you child is eating, (look up red, yellow and blue dyes in foods on the net and the effects from them) pay attention to what your child can't verbally express to you and stop trying to feed them pills. we need our children to be productive not so loopy that they can't function. these medicines are addicting and dangerous. did you know a lot of the ADHD meds cause children to halucinate? we have to work with our children and I am sure you are a wonderful parent and concerned other wise you wouldn't be asking this question, but maybe you could start asking your child more questions as well
485878
PLEASE I AM BEGGING U DO NOT GO STRAIGHT TO THE DOCTOR LIKE THAT LAST ANSWER SUGGESTED AND PUMP UR DAUGHTER FULL OF MEDS BECAUSE THAT MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER AND GIVING HER MEDS THAT SHE DOESN'T NEED CAN MAKE HER WORSE\nLETS FACE IT SHE IS 8 YEARS OLD. SHE WONT CONCENTRATE AS MUCH AS U WANT HER TO IN SCHOOL MOM, AFTER ALL SHE IS STILL A KID. I HAVE AN 8 YR OLD LIL BOY AND HIS TEACHER AND I HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER TO GET HIM TO PAY ATTENTION, HE LIKES TO TALK IN CLASS AND GOOF OFF SOMETIMES, THE TEACHER AND I FELT IT BEST TO MOVE HIS DESK AWAY FROM HIS DISTRACTIONS UNTIL HE EARNS THE RIGHT TO BE BACK IN HIS NORMAL SPOT PLUS AT HOME I TALK TO HIM EVERY DAY ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR HIM TO PAY ATTENTION AND TO DO HIS BEST IN SCHOOL I ALWAYS TRY TO WORK OUT AN AWARD SYSTEM IF HE BRINGS HOME A GOOD NOTE FROM HIS TEACHER AND SAY 4 OUT OF 5 DAYS HE HAS GOOD NOTES THAN I GIVE HIM AN AWARD LIKE GOING TO THE PARK A SMALL TOY FROM WAL-MART. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO MONETARY BUT SOMETHING THAT SHE WILL APPRECIATE AND CHOOSES TO DO WITH IN REASON
314029
If you mean does reflexology work??? then I can tell you that from my own experience it definitely seems to do so. I have used books to give my son with ADHD treatments and also myself. Just by following the pictures and target zones, you may be surprised at what it does. If you are looking for a Reflexologist....no ideas there and probably a lot cheaper and easier to get an illustrated book and do it yourself.
74597
time-outs work for me.  Something that keeps an interest is the best medicine for wild kids.  A movie, game, book, even coloring.
727430
I sympathize with you!  I have a brother with ADHD and have seen what my parents have gone thru with him.  Have you ever tried to sit down and talk to her about what she is doing?  Let her know the outcomes of her actions.  If sitting down with her is unsuccessful, try a councelor or psychologist to see if that avenue helps.  If still no luck, contact your doctor or CPS to see if there are any options you can do or have to help your daughter.  See if there are any other meds that your daughter can take.  I know for ADHD there is a med called Stratera that I have heard helps(from my brother).  You need to set up a structured adjenda each day for her to follow.  Talk to your schools principal to let him know that they need to be very patient and disaplined with her.  Have some kind of schedule there at school for her.  Maybe shorter class times, half days of school for awhile, one on one classes, whatever will benefit and help your daughter.  There are more resources out there than you think.  Check out on the internet about ADHD, ODD to see if on those websites there are any options and ideas for you to try or if they reccommend any meds or things for her.  Good luck to you and your daughter.
1061475
My daughter suffered from severe migraines including vision loss, blacking out, fainting, tunnel vision and vomiting.  We were never able to find relief for her and I'm not sure the medical world actually has anything to cure this.  She tried everything.\nWe then found an all natural product that has medical validation that she decided to try.  She has not had even a mild headache since starting this and no longer worries about fainting at work.  This is an adaptogen which works on all auto-immune deficiencies and we have found it works when nothing else did!  Contact me if you would like to learn more about it.
985448
Some of the responses on here are nothing but a blatant display of ignorance.\n\nI am dealing with an 11 year old with similar issues and we are having a VERY hard time. It's been this way since he was very small. Early intervention is a good thing.\n\nOne thing I found very helpful when my son was about 8 was the book 1-2-3 Magic. It's a deceptively simple discipline plan and it really worked for a while for us. Not so much these days though. It's definitely worth checking out of the library. I did that and then went and bought myself a copy.
508851
go to his pediatrician. The pediatrician should refer you.\ni think public schools might be able to offer some type of service as well.. not sure about that.. but 1st check with his pediatrician..\n\ngood luck..\n\nand note for ibitecareful.. you idiot.. there is such a thing called adhd for children.. if you are not going to answer properly to this person whom is asking for help.. don't both answering with stupid answers.. maybe you need you butt smacked you useless fool!!
70955
My only experience with this is in wound care.  I can't really think of anything it could offer a child with developmental delays.  If the person recommending this isn't an M.D. or similar, be really, really carful to read as much as possible before you invest a fortune.
1052120
My oldest daughter was the same way. I even came up with a plan where she took a sheet to school with her, and when she had homework or classwork, she had to write it down on this paper, and her teachers had to initial it so that EVERYONE knew what was expected out of them. We also stuck to a ROUTINE. Every day was just like the day before it, and we had to stick by that. She didn't do well at sleepovers, or anything that was out of the 'norm'. Bedtime was the same even on weekends, and we got up at the same time, even on weekends, too. We stayed away from caffeine, refined sugar, and food dyes. And she took St. Johns's Wort. You might ask your doc before you give your child any, but it helped Shealy calm herself down and sleep at night. Good luck...I know what you must be going through. The doc's seem to think Ritalin and Adderall is the cure-all, but you  if can deal with the energy levels, just let him play sports, or swim, or take up track. Anything to let off some of that steam in a positive way!  Long ago, my daughter was punished for her behavior before it was understood as well as it is now. She had one teacher who was so full of love, and she understood Shealy's needs and worked with her. Her assessement of my daughter was this: "She's not bad, she's BUSY!" God love Miss Eloise. She set the tone for how I handled Shealy from then on!!