Coping with ADD Child - ADD / ADHD Message Board

Big_Mac · 03-06-2004, 07:03 AM

My twelve year old son has ADD. His grades are still excelent and he goes to a school for advanced smarty pants, but since his organisational skills lack so horribly he forgets assignments all the time and gets bad marks. My wife and I had been working with him, his doctor and his teachers, but he is still lost a lot of times. His medication is only doing so much and I am looking for additional ways to support a transition to broader self sufficiency.

I want to hear from anybody in the know and ADD adults specifically on how weight lifting, special diet and/or supplementation could help. Personal experiences preferred but not exclusive.

Thanks

* Free ~ Spirit * · 03-06-2004, 08:35 PM

Hi. I am an adult with ADHD. I was medicated for it when I was younger. Due to the fact that these medications are related to cocaine/amphetamines I strongly believe they should be a last resort.

I am now off of medication. I use alternative treatments including supplementation, meditation, and healthy eating.

Since your son is only 12 you should be helping him to organize his notebook/backpack. Have a folder that you and his teacher can sign in order to insure that nothing is forgotten (at home or at school).

MELYLOVE · 03-08-2004, 12:57 PM

Hello I Have A Stepson That I Really Think That He Have Add, I Went In The Computer And Pull Info About Add And For The Symptoms I Really Think That He Have Add. But I Dont Know What To Do To Certified That He Have That I Dont Know Where To Bring Him For That Or Basicly And More Important I Dont Know What Kind Of Test They Should Do To Him. Please Let Me Know Thanks Melylove

* Free ~ Spirit * · 03-08-2004, 01:10 PM

Hey Mely

The symptoms of ADD are associated with many different physical and psychological issues. What are some of the specific things that lead you to think he has ADD? Does ADD run in his family? How long has he had these symptoms?

Do you yourself have ADD or any other issues you are dealing with?

MELYLOVE · 03-09-2004, 07:04 AM

Hey Free Spirit .... I Print Everything About Add And Odd And I Really Think That My Son Have That , His Grandfather Have That , His Cousin Have That So I Really Think That He Have That Condition. He Dont Listen To Adult , He Blame Someone Else For Everything That Happend , He Dont Keep Task At School , Etc Etc Etc . I Dont Know What To Do ...please Help Me