ADHD Treatment Options - Which Treatment Is Right For Me - By: Adam Childress

When my 8 year old son was just 5 years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD. We then set out on a long, arduous task of working through many different ADHD treatment programs, doctors, and school programs to address his issues.

If you are embarking on that same journey, my best piece of advice is to trust your instincts as a parent. If you are reading this article, you are probably somewhat familiar with ADHD but just to set a common background, this is how most medical people describe ADHD.

ADHD is a frequently diagnosed disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of young children. ADHD is not a result of improper rearing, excessive processed sugar, or vaccines.

ADHD is diagnosed as much as a 3 to 1 ratio in boys than in girls. Clinically, ADHD is a neuro-behavioral disorder characterized by "pervasive inattention" and/or "hyperactivity-impulsivity" and resulting in significant functional impairment impairment. ADHD is also linked to an imbalance in the chemicals used to control mood, behavior and energy levels in the body.

Symptoms include excessive worry, fearfulness, or panic, which can cause physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, cramps, and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms of ADHD generally appear over several months.

Some children with ADHD show inattention symptoms and are not impulsive or hyperactive. However, most show symptoms of both. Since Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a neurologically based disorder, we would expect that, outside of acquiring its symptoms from a head injury, the patient with ADHD would have been born with the disorder.

Our son fits virtually all of those symptoms to a "T". So in order to understand and to help as best we can, we set out on a mission to learn about the various treatment options available for ADHD children. And to our joy *and* our dismay, there are many, many options that you can explore.

In the majority of patients, ADHD is most successfully treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication. Children with ADHD who are successfully treated for the disorder live better, less stressful lives, and are better equipped to attain success in their career and educational goals.

When evaluating the correct treatment for your child, the physician might try several medical treatments in various doses, especially if your child is being treated for ADHD as well as another related condition. Several other alternative therapies are promoted and attempted by parents including: megavitamins, body treatments, diet manipulation, allergy treatment, chiropractic treatment, attention training, visual training, and traditional one-on-one "talking" psychotherapy.

A popular natural treatment for ADHD is herbal treatments. One such is Centella Asiatica; known as an alternative treatment for ADHD. It enhances memory and clarity of though. Also,specific herbs such as Panax Ginseng have been known to decrease stress, increase energy and reduce fatigue. To round out just a few options, there is Rosemary, which is known to increase blood flow to the brain and to be an energizer.

Behavioral counselors, classroom accommodations, and community and family support are other necessary components of treating ADHD. The best treatment for ADHD is always a subject of debate. The variations range from mainstream synthetic medications to a mixture of traditional medicine and holistic medicine , or a choice could be to simply implement an all natural treatment approach for ADHD using herbs.

The positive news is, with proper treatment, kids with ADHD can learn to successfully live with and manage their symptoms. If your child has ADHD and a coexisting condition, your care giver will take that into account when designing a treatment plan.

Whatever you choose, definitely talk with your doctor to decide which is the best option for you or your child's specific situation. Just always remember that this is your child and you probably know them best and never be too afraid to trust your instincts.

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