The letters ADHD stand for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and many children are incorrectly diagnosed with this disorder on a regular basis. When a teacher calls you into the class room and tells you she is having trouble with your child you go into distress. The next thing she tells you is that he can’t keep still and perhaps he should see the school psyche there may be something he can do to help your child. Don’t make that appointment. This gentleman will suggest that you put him on a drug called Ritalin because you child may have a diagnosis of ADHD. He will tell you that is why he can’t be still in class and he can’t concentrate.
There is a whole lot of debate out there over what ADHD actually is, and whether or not it is a valid condition at all. There are some that say ADHD is a true disease and it is attributable to family history and genetics. At the same time there are some that point to petrochemical based food dyes, artificial additives, synthetic sweeteners and processed foods as triggers to make the brain act abnormally and that may cause inattentiveness and uncontrollable behavior.
Be that as it may, don’t allow anyone to tell you that your child should be on drugs top help him get through the day. These drugs are like taking six packs a beer first thing in the morning and then you go to school. How would you like to do that each day before you go to work?
If your child is having problems you may want to check his study habits these can cause physical manifestations that will make him appear to be ADHD. Change his diet may be great idea. Just do more research and find out exactly what items are shown to predispose this child to acting up. Spend more time with your child and ask him directly what is going on with him.
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