ADHD Controversies
We should not have been surprised when we went to read the article on ADHD diagnosis up 29% over the last decade, only to see a Lipitor (R) ad pop up.
ADHD may be increasing, but 29% appears to be as much driven by increased diagnosis as by an increase in the condition itself.
Parents are often strongly encouraged by doctors and teachers to try ADHD Medication -- it offers some solutions
3 ADHD Controversies
The MTA Study was cited for years as proof that ADHD medication was a critical part of the answer -- but the results 8 years out are not that conclusive
Physicians and schools will either outwardly or quietly suggest ADHD medication and the parents often want another solution
Some physicians tend not to share techniques like the Interactive Metronome (R) or Brain Gym (R) -- which we have found to be quite effective -- but many do not.
We find that the Interactive Metronome and Brain Gym will reduce the need for ADHD medication and in a number of cases, the severity of the problem is reduced, so that a reduced dosage can be used. The combination of the Interactive Metronome (R), Brain Gym (R) and ADHD Medications may be the answer.
Rather than using a checklist which physicians use to assess for an attention issue -- we use the Interactive Metronome (R) -- click here to see how we use the Interactive Metronome along with other assessments to help smart struggling student succeed.
For more information on Smart Struggling Students, ADHD and how you can make the difference, go to 3D Learner Parents and then call us at 561-361-7495