In psychosocial treatment therapies, children learn how to change some of the impulsive, inattentive, and hyperactive behaviors that occur with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since most children with ADHD grow up to have symptoms of ADHD in adulthood, psychosocial treatments can be a great investment in a child's future. When a child is encouraged and consistently taught effective behavior management techniques, they can take these abilities with them as they grow. Parents and educators who enforce psychosocial treatment strategies play a huge role in helping children with ADHD learn effective problem-solving skills for life. The National Resource Center on ADHD reports that over time psychosocial treatments like behavior modification often foster better behaviors in children with ADHD.
Some parents try alternative therapies, such as large doses of vitamins, Chinese herbals, or iron supplements, and report improvements in their children. You should know that cutting out all white sugar from your child’s diet has not been shown to do a bit of good (except for their teeth). However, a small study recently suggested that eliminating food preservatives may help, but no large-scale study has proven that. Still, if you want to try this, I would recommend eliminating just one additive at a time to see if you notice any difference.
From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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