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Risperdal & Similar Psychotropic Drugs and Autism

News Elf — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:06:34 +0000

Jean Genet, a brain researcher and an autism survivor himself, truly believes that psychotropic drugs (i.e. Risperdal) can produce negative responses for the child over time. Although it is a stimulant drug which is known to fight ADHD, it is not immune from negative consequences. This is why kids with autism should be given better forms of treatment if possible.

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ADHD: Important Information about Hyperactivity ADHD

News Elf — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:31:15 +0000

While not all children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are overly hyperactive, the ones that are can be a handful. Just ask any parent with a hyperactivity ADHD child to describe their experience and they would like say something along the lines of “I love my child but he/she has endless energy and seems to be driven by an internal motor that never stops”. Shortly after the explanation they normally collapse in a state of exhaustion.

Hyperactivity ADHD can be broadly described as someone who is frequently moving in some way. Even when individuals are seated they are likely to be tapping their feet or hands. Hyperactivity ADHD is most often seen in children rather than adults. This is because as time goes by hyperactivity has a way of morphing itself into more of an internal symptom with less outwardly noticeable symptoms. But make not mistake just because the symptoms are not as outwardly apparent, they are still there and should not be underestimated.

One of the tricky things about unusually active behavior is that most young children exhibit it on occasion. This isn’t necessary a sign that your child has hyperactivity ADHD. Most children outgrow this stage by the time they are 5. And even before then, most children have periods of time where they are able to sit quietly, such as during the reading of a bedtime story.

Overactive behaviors are so unpredictable in people that in one instance the symptoms may be obvious, and in another they may be almost totally camouflaged. Nevertheless there are a few obvious signs to look for when trying to determine whether you or your child has hyperactivity ADHD. They are the inability to sit still for any length of time, the never ending energy levels described above, poor temperament, constant or almost continual fidgeting, inability to stay seated, excessive climbing, struggles with playing quietly, nap time is talk time, and conversations that are random and seemingly never ending.

This condition makes it difficult to achieve one’s potential especially in structures environments such as classrooms or corporate settings. This may account to some degree for the stunning and worrisome statistic stating that 80% of children with attention deficit disorder underachieve academically.

When ADHD hyperactivity is paired with hostile and negative behavior it can create even bigger challenges. Statistics show that one in two ADHD children are hostile and negative and a smaller number engage in aggressive behavior towards people and have a propensity to violate important rules.

Despite the difficult challenges often times connected with hyperactivity ADHD it is important to realize that these actions are not voluntary. They aren’t the result of rebellious or bad behavior but a biological imbalance in the brain likely caused by the brain chemicals norepinephrine and/or dopamine.

What Next? When the symptoms of ADHD hyperactivity are identified finding help should be the number one goal. In this pursuit many parents of ADHD children and adults alike have found answers in the form of natural ADHD remedies. Whether you are worried about the side effects posed by prescription drugs for ADHD or you want to get to the root of the problem rather than just suppress symptoms, ADHD alternative treatment methods will deliver powerful, lasting results.

Rob D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years
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I Think I Might Have ADHD – How Do I Know?

News Elf — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:54:46 +0000

‘I think I might have ADHD’ a colleague called Silvana once told me. We were sitting in the office and she confessed that she was an incurable multi-tasker. Now in the adult world, multi tasking is almost a positive trait in some working environments and is even encouraged. The only problem is that multi tasking may well be a convenient cover up for ADHD because it can sometimes mean that the person’s concentration or ability to stay on task is flawed. That means missed deadlines, inattention and inability to finish tasks. My colleague nodded and said some of those traits were certainly hallmarks of her work. The loss in terms of productivity is enormous yet ADHD in the adult world goes undiagnosed in many cases.

‘Apart from my multi tasking I think I might have ADHD’ Silvana repeated. This was going to be a long session and instead of telling her to go to the doctor (which I eventually did), we chatted for a few more minutes. She found that her mind wandered very easily so staying focused on any one task was a real problem for her. Also she tended to be impulsive and as a result her boyfriend had banned her from driving his car. In the office, she also had problems in getting down to a task .She also found that she was a bit oversensitive to remarks from colleague and could get upset at the slightest thing. There were also problems with being irritable.

‘But how do I know if I have ADHD?’, she demanded. ‘I cannot give you a diagnosis’ I said. She replied ‘I think I might have ADHD’. It was beginning to sound like a mantra! But I did wonder if she might be right. To cut a long story short, she eventually went to get a proper diagnosis and yes she did have ADHD.

The next problem was the treatment. Silvana was very much against psychostimulants and she had no intention of becoming a zombie although I did point that these medicines sometimes are effective in relieving symptoms like inattention and fidgeting but they come with a rather high price tag in terms of side effects and she concurred.

After three months, she breezed into my office waving a report she had managed to finish without even asking for an extension of the deadline. I asked her how she had done it and she told me that she had decided to take a homeopathic remedy for ADHD and she was getting results. She could focus so much better and there was less ‘chatter’ in her head and she was altogether on top of everything. If you think you might have ADHD, you can find out what treatment Silvana used by clicking on the link below.

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