Back to School Time

You may, at this point of the summer, be more than ready for the kids to get back to school. For parents of ADHD kids, there are typically mixed emotions. Yes, it will be good to get back to a regular routine and, no, you are not looking forward to the phone calls from teachers.

Normal Kid Behavior or ADD?

What is normal kid behavior and how does that compare to ADD ADHD signs and symptoms kids exhibit? It’s standard for children to on occasion fidget, forget their homework, get distracted in the classroom and to act first and worry about the consequences later. It is when these kinds of actions move from infrequent to frequent that parents and teachers begin to suspect Attention Deficit Disorcer. If you suspect difficulties with your child's hyperactivity or distractibility, you can look at this online ADHD test.

Diet and Attention Deficit Disorder

Research suggest that a healthy eating plan can influence the signs and symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. The foods most likely to trigger aggravation are dairy, wheat, corn, eggs and citrus fruits. Because each child is unique, the key is to test and find out what foods irritate cause ADHD symptoms. Finding the ideal diet for your child can take time – upwards to 8 weeks to show improvements. If your child is deficient in certain nutrients, dietary supplements like Attend can have a positive effect on your child’s signs and symptoms.