[senco-forum] ADHD

Oh to read something sometime that says "my child has adhd and is on

I think that is what I said in a posting yesterday.  All of our pupils who
have been prescribed Ritalin/Concerta, following a medical diagnosis at
the NHS Children's Clinic have had their lives changed positively.

We also have to accept that not all children with challenging behaviours
have ADHD and work with their psychologists, psychiatrists and other
specialists to find the way to help them to change, because change can
only take place when the child is motivated and accepts that they have
certain responsibilities.  Horses and water come to mind...

Regards,

Jean

> Oh to read something sometime that says "my child has adhd and is on
> medication and it has been fantastic". It is always so negative.
> I'm an Ed Psych and my child has ADHd, is on slow release Ritalin and it
> has
> changed his life. I wish I had done it earlier. There have been no side
> effects other than reduced appetite at lunchtime - but he eats well at
> other
> times. It is the best thing we have ever done. I regularly talk to parents
> about my experiences, know their anxieties because I've been there - I
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> know how difficult it is living with a child with ADHD and the negative
> views of other people. If these parents would like to e mail me off line
> I'd
> be happy to provide information.
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> I still suggest to try at least 10 weeks of fish oils before going down
> the
> prescribed medication route and for 10% of parents that has helped.
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> One of our children has just been diagnosed with ADHD (age 10) and the
> psychiatrist is suggesting ritalin. Mum is in a real quandary. Does anyone
> have
> any advice/experiences? What are the alternatives to medication?
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> Many thanks
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> Janice Rolnick
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