Treating ADHD In A Young Child - Looking At Better And Safer Solutions

Normally psychotropic drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall should
never be prescribed for very young children of three to five years.
The lower age limit recommended by the FDA is six years. This has led
to a lot of debate about treating ADHD in a young child.In fact the
whole area of prescribing such drugs for very young children and
preschoolers is a minefield and very controversial indeed. None of
these drugs have apparently been tested on young children at all. The
effects of these drugs on the young developing brain of a small child
is a complete unknown and if it is known, it has been kept secret.But
some interesting research by the National Institute of Mental Health
(NUMH) seems to offer some hope in opting for behavior therapy or
simply effective parenting skills. Over 300 kids who were aged from
three to five were put on a parent led child behavior modification
course.They followed some simple parenting skills and used time outs,
rewarding consistent behavior and ignoring the bad behavior when
possible. They initiated consequences for extreme cases of disruptive
and inappropriate behavior. They also ensured that there was a
consistent and ordered structure in the home environment so that
routines and structures were very solid foundations for daily
activities.The results were very interesting in that over a third of
the children did not need to have medication after following this ten
week course. Many of the problems associated with impulsivity and
hyperactivity were much less evident.The results of this experiment
have put the emphasis firmly back on the importance of an ADHD
friendly home, established routines and structures and set limits for
behavior.This result supports all the research carried out by Dr.
William Pelham of the University of Buffalo who has argued very
strongly in putting child behavior modification first and the
medication options last when treating ADHD in a young childThere is
also increasing evidence that natural alternatives can form a firm
basis of a multi-pronged approach. This should include diet, exercise,
green time, and of course support in the academic environment.Now that
you know that treating ADHD in young child is just not sufficient or
even safe using ADHD meds exclusively, why not decide on an action
plan right now?There are simple changes which can be implemented
immediately in diet, there are child behavior programs which really
work and above all there are homeopathic remedies for ADHD which can
help to keep a young child calm and relaxed.Why not visit my website
to check this out and ensure a much safer and brighter future for your
child.