ADD/ADHD Process

[~*familyof3*~]

Totally understand clover. Thats what we feel, he is able to calm enough to learn while still keeping who he is.

[~me~]

We are going down the nutritional nutrients path at the moment. We have seen a Naturopath, she did kinesiology on DS2. Her findings were very interesting. It showed he had a leaky gut, so food particles leak into his blood stream causing him to be fidgety. A few other things she mentioned as well, I was with her for 2hrs so we had a very long chat and discussion about a plan.

We currently have him on Probiotic, Blackmores P.P.M.P and also apple cider vinegar. We are only a week into taking these supplements.

I purchased him a marble maze that keeps his hands busy during 'sit down time' and help him focus on the teacher.

He is also booked in to see and OT in a couple of weeks. We have him on a Care Plan so he gets 6 consults rebateable from Medicare. When I talked to the OT on the phone, I got a great feeling about her and approach.

See how we go.

[meow]

I highly recommend reading "Gut and Psychology Syndrome". It will help explain the leaky gut for you and how to fix it

[~me~]

We have been seeing an OT who has been great with tips. She has tested him also and does not believe he is ADHD and a little on the Auditory spectrum, so I am relieved we didn't go down the Ritalin path for our DS2 and investigated further.

He is a fidgeter and the Naturopathy has been helping immensely.

I have come back here specifically to tell you about a product the OT suggested. She sees kids with ADHD with parents that will not medicate. The product is calming clothing for kids. A range of Tshirst and singlets and tops. She had one child in particular who she said is clearly ADHD, the parents bought the clothing and are amazed at the change. The words from the Mum was that the Teachers are now actually smiling at her at school pick and asked her if she had started Ritalin.

It may compliment the Ritalin if you have your DS's or DD's on the medication.