Signs and symptoms to catch & compare
While it is quite common for children to be misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD, parents are often shocked at the number of conditions that display almost identical symptoms. Take for instance one of the latest discoveries... that hypervigilance caused by traumatic experiences can strongly resemble ADD/ADHD. For many this comes as a surprise, since most people may not even realize that their child has been exposed to a traumatic event.
However, studies show that by age 16, nearly 70% of children have been exposed to at least one disturbing, traumatic experience such as a car accident, natural disaster, death of an immediate family member, or child abuse.
Traumatic events greatly affect different parts of the brain, leading to a number of abnormal behaviors.
While children may not suffer from full-blown post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of a traumatic experience, they may have attributable symptoms that may cause a "fight or flight" response of fear in association with movements, noises, or other stimuli. Such responses may appear to resemble ADD/ADHD symptoms such as distractibility, inattention, aggression, increased activity, or dissociated behavior.
A study of preschoolers who had suffered multiple traumatic events concluded they had 16 times the chance of displaying attention problems-- in addition to an increased disposition to other emotional conditions such as depression and anxiety-- compared to children who had not experienced traumatic events.
A thorough medical examination and evaluation of a child's history by a trained professional should be able to distinguish between the disorders. On the other hand, it is possible in some instances that a child is suffering from both conditions, as ADD/ADHD has been associated with an increased risk for PTSD.
Regardless of the condition diagnosed, there are many natural remedies available to address the symptoms associated with both disorders to help promote a healthy, balanced mood and manage behavior in children. In combination with a healthy lifestyle, diet, exercise, and counseling if necessary, a holistic approach to wellness can significantly improve a child's quality of life and help them live up to their full potential as adults.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Overcoming the Top 5 Challenges of Returning to School with ADD/ADHD
A+ Advances with ADD/ADHD
Overcoming the Top 5 Challenges of Returning to School with ADD/ADHD
For both children and parents contending with attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the start of the school year can become a source of great stress.
Those with ADD lack the ability to focus and concentrate, which affects daily functioning—therefore leading to difficulty in completing school work, causing trouble with parents and teachers. ADHD symptoms— which include poor concentration, hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsiveness— also can lead to many of the same issues.
Since the effects of ADD /ADHD are so distressing, if not managed correctly, it can lead to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems in the years to come. These children often find it impossible to fit in, and often the problems continue into adulthood. In order for these children to achieve their full potential, they should receive help, guidance, and understanding from parents, guidance counselors, and the public education system to address learning and concentration difficulties.
Help Begins at Home
As a parent, you have the most control over helping your child succeed. Begin by properly recognizing and diagnosing your child’s condition (with the help of a qualified doctor or specialist) to develop a comprehensive plan for wellness.
Next, help your child settle back into a routine that works for him or her. This includes reinforcing bedtimes, properly administering natural remedies or medicine (which includes consistency and dosage), and encouraging your child to create a study/life balance that includes time both for academics and developing friendships and outside interests. Children with ADD /ADHD often feel discouraged by their progress compared to that of their peers, so positive reinforcement of their efforts can go a long way.
Concern in the Classroom
It is important that you establish your child’s condition with the school so that they receive the proper care and attention, while not becoming a distraction to other students or being left behind. In addition, you can alleviate common test anxiety that may be experienced if your child feels pressured to perform at the same speed and level as other children. By establishing your child’s condition at the start of the school year, you can eliminate potential problems in the future. Discussing with your child the explanation behind rules and expectations in the classroom may also assist him or her in managing behavioral conditions.
Influential Interactions
While learning and concentration difficulties can cause children to feel ostracized, left out, or lacking in abilities compared to their peers, the problem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. One of the best ways to overcome these feelings is to have your child confront them directly by becoming involved in after-school activities, team sports, or other programs that can establish confidence in your child. If your child expresses hesitation or an underlying problem such as bullying, bring the proper help (guidance counselors, teachers, other parents) in to rectify the situation.
Successful Study Habits
Whether or not a child has ADD /ADHD, establishing habits can be beneficial and rewarding. For those with learning and concentration difficulties, routine may be mandatory. Lists, goal-setting, and proper planning and time management are key for success. Help your child establish outlines based on schedules given by his or her teacher, and monitor their progress until your child feels comfortable managing the tasks on their own.
Managing Mood
Regardless of how well managed your child’s day-to-day activities are, stress is inevitable. Over time, it can lead to child anxiety or child depression. Learning and concentration difficulties cause added pressure to an already full plate, and it is necessary to help your child learn proper stress management techniques. Exercise, rest, nutrition, and relaxation practices are all important aspects to consider when helping him or her establish peace when handling difficult situations.
Natural Remedies
In combination with a healthy lifestyle, natural remedies can help children to maintain healthy consistent behavior, clear focus, and optimum performance by providing a sound platform to support wellness and vitality.
Learn more about how natural remedies can help your child support learning and concentration here... The Herbal Remedies Store
Related products
BrightSpark™ - Temporarily relieves hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness in children.
Focus Formula™ - Supports concentration and attention, while maintaining normal energy levels in children and adults.
MindSoothe Jr.™ - Supports balanced mood and stability in children.
KiddieCool™ - Soothes irritability and restlessness, and promotes the effectiveness of child's natural cooling methods.
PureCalm™ - Aids nervous system in stress resistance for balanced moods and feelings of well-being.
Brain Tonic™ - Temporarily relieves common forgetfulness and supports balanced mood.
Tula Tantrum Tamer™ - Temporarily relieves tantrums, restlessness, and promotes calm in children
K-OK Kiddie Calmer™ - Temporarily relieves shyness, nervousness and common worry in children
Mom's Magic Trauma Sprinkles™ - Promotes comfort in children with distress due to shock, trauma and general upset.
StudyPlus™ - Promotes brain health, healthy concentration, mental alertness and memory function.
A+ TestCalmer™ - Promotes calmness and confidence in children and teenagers prone to test anxiety.
Overcoming the Top 5 Challenges of Returning to School with ADD/ADHD
For both children and parents contending with attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the start of the school year can become a source of great stress.
Those with ADD lack the ability to focus and concentrate, which affects daily functioning—therefore leading to difficulty in completing school work, causing trouble with parents and teachers. ADHD symptoms— which include poor concentration, hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsiveness— also can lead to many of the same issues.
Since the effects of ADD /ADHD are so distressing, if not managed correctly, it can lead to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems in the years to come. These children often find it impossible to fit in, and often the problems continue into adulthood. In order for these children to achieve their full potential, they should receive help, guidance, and understanding from parents, guidance counselors, and the public education system to address learning and concentration difficulties.
Help Begins at Home
As a parent, you have the most control over helping your child succeed. Begin by properly recognizing and diagnosing your child’s condition (with the help of a qualified doctor or specialist) to develop a comprehensive plan for wellness.
Next, help your child settle back into a routine that works for him or her. This includes reinforcing bedtimes, properly administering natural remedies or medicine (which includes consistency and dosage), and encouraging your child to create a study/life balance that includes time both for academics and developing friendships and outside interests. Children with ADD /ADHD often feel discouraged by their progress compared to that of their peers, so positive reinforcement of their efforts can go a long way.
Concern in the Classroom
It is important that you establish your child’s condition with the school so that they receive the proper care and attention, while not becoming a distraction to other students or being left behind. In addition, you can alleviate common test anxiety that may be experienced if your child feels pressured to perform at the same speed and level as other children. By establishing your child’s condition at the start of the school year, you can eliminate potential problems in the future. Discussing with your child the explanation behind rules and expectations in the classroom may also assist him or her in managing behavioral conditions.
Influential Interactions
While learning and concentration difficulties can cause children to feel ostracized, left out, or lacking in abilities compared to their peers, the problem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. One of the best ways to overcome these feelings is to have your child confront them directly by becoming involved in after-school activities, team sports, or other programs that can establish confidence in your child. If your child expresses hesitation or an underlying problem such as bullying, bring the proper help (guidance counselors, teachers, other parents) in to rectify the situation.
Successful Study Habits
Whether or not a child has ADD /ADHD, establishing habits can be beneficial and rewarding. For those with learning and concentration difficulties, routine may be mandatory. Lists, goal-setting, and proper planning and time management are key for success. Help your child establish outlines based on schedules given by his or her teacher, and monitor their progress until your child feels comfortable managing the tasks on their own.
Managing Mood
Regardless of how well managed your child’s day-to-day activities are, stress is inevitable. Over time, it can lead to child anxiety or child depression. Learning and concentration difficulties cause added pressure to an already full plate, and it is necessary to help your child learn proper stress management techniques. Exercise, rest, nutrition, and relaxation practices are all important aspects to consider when helping him or her establish peace when handling difficult situations.
Natural Remedies
In combination with a healthy lifestyle, natural remedies can help children to maintain healthy consistent behavior, clear focus, and optimum performance by providing a sound platform to support wellness and vitality.
Learn more about how natural remedies can help your child support learning and concentration here... The Herbal Remedies Store
Related products
BrightSpark™ - Temporarily relieves hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness in children.
Focus Formula™ - Supports concentration and attention, while maintaining normal energy levels in children and adults.
MindSoothe Jr.™ - Supports balanced mood and stability in children.
KiddieCool™ - Soothes irritability and restlessness, and promotes the effectiveness of child's natural cooling methods.
PureCalm™ - Aids nervous system in stress resistance for balanced moods and feelings of well-being.
Brain Tonic™ - Temporarily relieves common forgetfulness and supports balanced mood.
Tula Tantrum Tamer™ - Temporarily relieves tantrums, restlessness, and promotes calm in children
K-OK Kiddie Calmer™ - Temporarily relieves shyness, nervousness and common worry in children
Mom's Magic Trauma Sprinkles™ - Promotes comfort in children with distress due to shock, trauma and general upset.
StudyPlus™ - Promotes brain health, healthy concentration, mental alertness and memory function.
A+ TestCalmer™ - Promotes calmness and confidence in children and teenagers prone to test anxiety.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Summer days drifting away…
Tips for syncing into the new season
Vacations are here, which inevitably leads to shifts in daily routines and time management habits. On the flip side, this usually means less stress and time spent worrying, and more time to dedicate to family and friends.
To help maintain healthy lifestyles during this shift in season, the following few simple tips can help everyone transition smoothly.
Nutrition: Meal times typically must be re-scheduled, but this shouldn’t pose a problem. Natural remedies can be used to encourage picky eaters. Try lighter recipes that can be quickly thrown together with the abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables available during summer. Seasonal produce has a vibrant, fresh flavor that needs little dressings. Try adding fruits to your salads as well. The tart ones work best such as green apples, strawberries, and tangy citrus. Natural remedies can also encourage picky eaters to try new vegetables!
Daily chores: Being part of a family is like being part of a team. Everyone should put some effort into it daily. Even when children are on vacation, they should be responsible for a chore that will occupy some of their time on a daily basis. This gives them perspective, teaches them responsibility and keeps them from watching too much TV.
Leisure: Since summer nights are so pleasant, this can mean extra time for a soothing walk outdoors or simply sitting outside counting stars with your child. These precious moments have the ability to create memories that are often treasured for a life time.
Sleep: Even though children should have a set bed time, 8 o’clock does not look the same in winter then in it does in summer. How would you like to go “night-night” in broad daylight? It can be confusing to say the least. Try gradually adjusting your child’s bedtime to a later time. If your child has difficulty adjusting to time change natural remedies that maintain healthy sleep patterns can be used to restore balance.
Related Products
Kiddie Florish™ is a remedy to supports growing appetites in fussy eaters and maintain immune system health.
Serenite Jr.™ is a 100% homeopathic remedy to promotes healthy sleep patterns in children and babies.
Vacations are here, which inevitably leads to shifts in daily routines and time management habits. On the flip side, this usually means less stress and time spent worrying, and more time to dedicate to family and friends.
To help maintain healthy lifestyles during this shift in season, the following few simple tips can help everyone transition smoothly.
Nutrition: Meal times typically must be re-scheduled, but this shouldn’t pose a problem. Natural remedies can be used to encourage picky eaters. Try lighter recipes that can be quickly thrown together with the abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables available during summer. Seasonal produce has a vibrant, fresh flavor that needs little dressings. Try adding fruits to your salads as well. The tart ones work best such as green apples, strawberries, and tangy citrus. Natural remedies can also encourage picky eaters to try new vegetables!
Daily chores: Being part of a family is like being part of a team. Everyone should put some effort into it daily. Even when children are on vacation, they should be responsible for a chore that will occupy some of their time on a daily basis. This gives them perspective, teaches them responsibility and keeps them from watching too much TV.
Leisure: Since summer nights are so pleasant, this can mean extra time for a soothing walk outdoors or simply sitting outside counting stars with your child. These precious moments have the ability to create memories that are often treasured for a life time.
Sleep: Even though children should have a set bed time, 8 o’clock does not look the same in winter then in it does in summer. How would you like to go “night-night” in broad daylight? It can be confusing to say the least. Try gradually adjusting your child’s bedtime to a later time. If your child has difficulty adjusting to time change natural remedies that maintain healthy sleep patterns can be used to restore balance.
Related Products
Kiddie Florish™ is a remedy to supports growing appetites in fussy eaters and maintain immune system health.
Serenite Jr.™ is a 100% homeopathic remedy to promotes healthy sleep patterns in children and babies.
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