Pediatric

Chiropractic is not only safe for both the expectant mother and infant but it can offer effective relief for many common problems. During the birth process, a newborn’s head is often pulled while in a twisted position to assist in the delivery. If the mother is lying on her back, she does not have the…

Educational Create a highly stimulating educational environment. Research suggests that kids labeled ADHD do better under high-stimulation than low-stimulation conditions (e.g., use role playing, field trips, project building, music, humor, expressive arts, etc.). Use attention-grabbing strategies, such as a hand signal or musical cue to alert students to the need to begin cleaning up for…

Ecological Use music to calm or focus. Sometimes rock or rap music may paradoxically calm some kids down just as Ritalin, a stimulant, does. Limit television and video games to one hour per day and eliminate all violent programming; research is clear that this provokes aggressive behavior in kids. Find the time when the child…

Looking at the Whole Child Most ADHD researchers and practitioners see children labeled with ADHD in terms of their deficits. Thousands of studies tell us what these kids can’t do, but few tell us what they can do and who they really are. Two exceptions are Crammond (1994) and Hartmann (1993). Where are the studies…

Thousands of studies tell us what children with ADHD can’t do, but few tell us what they can do. This article presents holistic strategies for helping children with ADHD succeed at home and in school by building on their interests, learning styles, and many talents. Eight-year-old Billy, in the front row, will have nothing to…