Comments on: How many of you have a female child with ADHD?

By: kc_warpaint

kc_warpaint — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:20:59 +0000

I’ve wondered all night about how to answer your question. By now, I’m sure you have a list of horror stories as long as your arm, but the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD doesn’t suddenly turn your child into something evil.

I have lived around this condition for almost 30 years. Both of my brothers were diagnosed as "hyperactive", long before the moniker of "ADD/ADHD" was put on the condition, and both of my step-daughters are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

My suggestion to you is to talk with your child’s doctor about what ADD/ADHD means for your child and your family. If he/she can’t answer your questions, then find a counselor/therapist that works with ADD/ADHD children. Read books and research this condition and the treatments available. Join a support group for parents dealing with ADD/ADHD. Above everything else, remember to love your child even though she is being "difficult".
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http://www.chadd.org/

By: Miranda W

Miranda W — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:40:59 +0000

my little sister has ADHD and RAD. RAD is the not listenning and throwing fits, like she is still testing mom at the age of eleven. When she throws her fits, let her go to her room until she is done, then have go play out saide for the exercise. It's hard with ADHD, plus the medication ay not be fit yet. My mom had to go through a lot of different doses to get her kids to function. One dose was too much, the other wasn't enough, just kind of strengthen a time release if you're able to.
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By: mmd

mmd — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:28:59 +0000

I have one caution.

Do NOT lable her.

I’ve seen too many wave their ADD banner as an excuse to fail.

Don’t make this the center of her life….because it isn’t.
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By: rachel

rachel — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:45:59 +0000

best thing would be to get in touch with you local ADHD support group for coping strategies
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http://www2.fhs.usyd.edu.au/arow/adhd/links.htm

By: torskie

torskie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:08:59 +0000

Is it related to puberty? Like PMS? She would be starting with the hormones.

My son had this and the medicine was wonderous. He only needed it for a few years and is doing fine now. Your mileage may vary, but good luck.
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By: whyy_nottt

whyy_nottt — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:50:59 +0000

I am a martial arts instructor in the ATA and we deal with many children that have ADD. We help them learn to control themselves, and have discipline. It is by far one of the best programs for this. I know of one boy who was actually taken off his medication after becoming a black belt. ATA, or another martial arts program would really benefit your child i promise. http://www.ataonline.com
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By: stormwarnfm

stormwarnfm — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:38:59 +0000

Increase her exercise…chances are she’s pretty sedentary, right?

There are studies being done by some physician (saw it on the news so I don’t have a URL reference, sorry) and he has shown that increasing the exercise in children causes the brain to naturally produce the stimulant the brain needs (that the medicine is doing now) to get rid or greatly reduce the ADHD symptoms.

Kids now a days are stimulated mentally but not much physically, and this is the body’s way of letting you know there’s problems…according to this physician.

But, his studies may have merit…I am an adult with ADD, and I have started exercising again regularly, and do not need the ritalin now…I just started that on my own…my physician is impressed.

Good luck!
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