Treatment for attention deficit can be life changing. I want to outline some scenarios in this article so that you can choose the best one which will really give your child the best possible chance in life.
In an article inThe Australian Prescriber, Dr. Phillip Hazell has pointed out that about 70% of children on treatment for attention deficit disorder using psychostimulants (like Concerta and Ritalin) seemed to gain some benefit. This compared favorably with 35% who were treated with a placebo. The interesting fact though is that the 70% figure of those on the drugs improved significantly when combined with child behavior modification or some other kind of behavioral intervention.
It is only by adopting parenting skills or child behavior modification techniques that treatment for attention deficit can really improve. After all, drugs of whatever kind whether herbal, homeopathic or allopathic just will have no effect on how children behave or if they should have learning problems of whatever kind.
Are we teaching children how to cope with everyday tasks and helping them not to be distracted and breaking down tasks for them? How are we going to deal with their social skills so that they can bond with siblings and friends? Their learning difficulties will also need attention. It is only by addressing these issues in attention deficit treatment that they can have any hope of growing up into well balanced individuals. No drugs can do that!
Given that using amphetamine like drugs or sometimes even anti depressants can have some severe side effects, it is much better to concentrate on homeopathic remedies while pursuing a child behavior program. In that way, restlessness and fidgeting will be reduced and distractability will be less of a problem.
The side effects of the psychostimulant drugs cause concern. While some children do very well on these, the effects can start to wear off after only about three years. Then there are possible effects on heart beat and blood pressure. Other children have appetite problems and there is the risk of stunted growth as a result. Finally, a lot of children have problems with sleep challenges and getting rid of a sleep deficit which can make them very irritable and restless.
I have set out all the advantages of homeopathy for ADHD in my website below. As there are no side effects and no health risks either, why not have a look and judge for yourself. This could be the best possible treatment for attention deficit while giving your child the best possible chance in life.
