Strategy For Success

1. Gather information (on-going).

2. Get involved.

3. Understand that “it's a family thing”.

4. Be realistic.  Issues do not develop overnight, and they are seldom solved overnight.

5. Start simple and safe.

At home, improve lifestyle choices.

Cellular nutrition (critical).

Foods that do NOT spike blood sugar.

Regular, modest exercise.

Elimination diets, if necessary.

Reunite your family.  Make it a “family thing”.

At school.

Work with and support school staff.

Know your legal rights.

Do not be prematurely “pushed” into drugs.

Volunteer to help.

Band together with others.

Remember that you are NOT alone.

Play nicely.

Psychologists.

Counselors and psychologists can be very effective.

Screen and select one that embraces an integrated approach.

Medical Specialists.

Medical specialists are key personnel in diagnosis and treatment.

In some states, an AD/HD diagnosis is required from a qualified M.D. in order to be eligible for certain programs.  This can also vary with school districts.

Try to find a specialist that truly believes in an integrated approach to treatment.

6.   Do NOT give up!