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Focus Formula ™ for ADHD and ADD

“ Hello! I ordered BrightSpark and Focus Formula for my five-year-old daughter about two weeks ago... We still have the occasional tantrum and moments when I think she is from outer space, but your natural approach has been VERY helpful. Thank you for bringing my daughter and me close again! ”

- Jen R., FL, USA

“ Ever since my son started pre-K at age four, we have had issues with his behavior. It wasn't that he was a "bad" kid, but he had trouble standing still in line, keeping his hands to himself, staying quiet in class, and the like. After starting the first grade at a new school (that had a much more stringent disciplinary policy), he was constantly in trouble for these outbursts, and was bringing home bad reports each day. It progressed from bad reports to going to the principal's office daily, sometimes even twice in one day. Each afternoon around the time he should be getting home from school, I would have knots in my stomach, wondering how bad a day it had been for him. My husband and I were arguing over what to do about his behavior. It got to the point where it seemed as if we had become a house full of maniacs who just yelled and screamed all the time! We were at our wits end, and were ready to contact his doctor about putting him on prescription meds-- but I was very scared of doing so. One day I went online to research what natural herbs/remedies …and I found your site. I will admit I was very skeptical at first, but WOW!!! The first day he took the BrightSpark and Focus Formula , he came home with an "Excellent" behavior report. He has been taking the BrightSpark and Focus Formula combined for about two weeks now, and every day he has gotten an "E" on his report. He is much calmer, happier, and easier to get along with. Best of all, no one in my house screams anymore! I no longer worry about him at school, and we now have peace at home. BrightSpark and Focus have been like a miracle for us! Thank you so much! ”

- Aimee J., GA, USA

“ Our six-year-old son's ADHD reached its peak recently. He was in trouble just about every day, from school to karate to the playground, and he was so unhappy. While waiting to see an ADHD specialist, I ordered several natural remedies from various sources, desperate to relieve the situation in some way. ...[He tried Focus Formula and] we truly cannot believe it. I've had success with natural products in the past, but only for minor and very specific physical problems. I never could have imagined such a dramatic difference in a complex neurological condition. It has been two weeks now. I am so excited. ”

- Jennifer W., CT, USA

“ I want to take this time to thank Native Remedies for changing our lives. My husband and I were at the end of our rope with our son's behavior. He was always very "high strung" and very impulsive in his behaviors. Last year when he started preschool at the age of three, we were called almost every week with a report about his aggressive behavior towards the other children. His behaviors were also extended to my husband and I at times. Although he was consistently impulsive and aggressive, he was and is a sweet little boy. When he entered Pre-K this year, the same behaviors continued. The second week of school, I had to meet with the teacher for a parent-teacher conference. After having learned about your products on your Web site and reading the numerous positive testimonials, I decided on a leap of faith to purchase the BrightSpark and Focus Formula for our son. Needless to say, within a week, we began to notice a difference in him. He was not as impulsive as before and was able to refrain from hitting others. His teacher confirmed this two weeks later, indicating that his behavior was no longer an issue. In addition to the BrightSpark and Focus Formula , I also ordered the MindSoothe Jr., the Nerve Tonic, and the Detox Drops. He has now been on a combination of the above products, and let me just say, we have a completely different little boy! He is forming wonderful relationships with his peers in school, and is a true pleasure to be around! I thank God for your products!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!! Your faithful customer for a lifetime... ”

- Simone J., FL, USA

“ Focus Formula is the best thing that has ever happened to my five-year-old. I was about to put her on medicine until I found your Web site. I want to thank you so much! ”

- Letricia R.

“ ...I found Native Remedies and spoke to my son about trying BrightSpark and Focus Formula . ...We tried the products and didn't tell the school. After only three days, they wanted to know what we'd done. My son is now happy, more independent, and less sensitive. He completes his homework on his own 90% of the time, without being asked or told. There is no more yelling in my house! Thank you for an excellent product. No side effects other than a happy child whose marks are improving! That we all can live with :) Thanks again and again. ”

- Janice D., Canada

“ I have to say, my husband and I struggled with the decision to try an herbal remedy on our 10-year-old son. Since kindergarten, we have received numerous calls, notes, etc., about his inability to stay focused, his constant talking to himself and to others, and his generally disruptive behavior. All I can say is that I wish someone would have told me about this sooner! I was afraid it would alter his personality and make him like a zombie... He is totally himself, only 100% improved. It has been wonderful... This is a wonderful product. Thank you. ”

- Karen, VA, USA

“ I was searching on your site a few weeks ago, and came across BrightSpark and Focus Formula . I went further to read what parents had to say. I have a 13-year-son and an eight-year-old daughter .. I have always searched for alternative treatments, but nothing ever caught my interest like your site. I've tried the diet thing,.. However, we've had the most difficultly with our daughter. ... I mentioned to the doctor that we would like to try an alternative treatment ... I did my homework for her (printing off ingredients, and comparing to two other .. she asked us to consider). ... Our doctor was actually open-minded with what we wanted. I ordered your products right away. My daughter is on her second week of these products, and doing quite well... She is a very smart girl with a great sense of humor. I see a great future with these products. Thank you! ”

- Kristi S., CA, USA

“ ... I have had these [problems] for most of my adult life. Since being on Focus Formula and BrightSpark [I have seen an improvement]... The thing that impresses me most about your Web site is how you break down symptoms by disorder. This was very helpful... I sincerely thank you. ”

- Phill, NY, USA

“ My son has used Focus Formula ... I am very impressed. ”

- Kate, NY, USA

“ …My son who just turned 6 has been taking Focus Formula for about a month now, but within the first week, we noticed a remarkable change. Now we don't have the teacher calling us to tell us what he did wrong in school but to give us glowing reports of how wonderful it was to have him in school! Yesterday he came home with a WOW! sticker on his shirt for such GREAT behavior at school. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am telling everyone I know about your wonderful products and you will have a customer for life! ”

- Gerri, AK, USA

“ …We tried Focus Formula on him. The results are amazing. …We love this formula and have several friends who have also put their children on it from seeing the improvement in our child. Thanks from the whole family ”

- Danette Alario

“ …I started him on the Focus Formula and BrightSpark about 2 weeks ago, and at first thought it was going to be a waste of money-- but I was wrong. After about 3 days, I got a whole new son …This REALLY works, trust me, I'm the most skeptical person out there and here I am writing my very own testimonial!! It's a miracle, I have my son back and he has his "mind" back. Thank you!!! ”

- April, PA, USA

“ …I stumbled upon this website and decided to give the Focus Formula a try. For the first couple of weeks, I didn't think these drops were going to work, but I decided to stick with them and give them some time. I am happy to say that after three weeks on the drops, I noticed a dramatic improvement! …Thank you so much for a great product! ”

- Stacy, AK, USA

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Focus ADDult ™ for adults with ADD

“ …Luckily I gave Focus ADDult a try! I can highly recommend it for anyone who wants to (support) study skills and concentration. ”

- Felicity (27 Years Old)

“ I just wanted to thank you, thank you, thank you for your Focus ADDult . I have a child (12-year-old 6th grader) …My daughter has been taking your Focus ADDult for about 5-6 weeks, and she has not one failing grade …on her report card. Her last report card had 3! All her grades are up to C's. She feels good about herself and doesn't say anything about drinking her "smart water" every day. I'm also thankful you have the drops, as she has trouble swallowing pills. The drops have rescued her. Thank you so much! ”

- Vickie, TN, USA

“ I want to thank you for your prompt response and also tell you that I am having excellent results with Focus ADDult ... I've tried a multitude of vitamins/minerals/herbs to feel better (I take about 25 pills a day). Not to say that they haven't not helped, but nothing has ever helped me the way your remedies have, and in such a short time. I'm almost thinking it's too soon and not possible, but the proof is in my renewed vigor and strength. It's truly amazing... I just really wanted to pass along to you that what I had thought was out of reach is no longer! My mind is clearer than it's been, and I have real energy for the first time in years. I'm working on projects I'd set aside, and completing projects I never had the energy - or motivation - to complete. It is truly amazing. I keep wondering if it's truly real, and how it's possible that after a few days of taking Focus ADDult , I achieved something I'd searched years for. THANK YOU. ”

- I.M., NV, USA

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BrightSpark ™ promotes systemic balance to support concentration, mental focus, and balanced mood in children

“ My six-year-old son began taking BrightSpark nine weeks ago ... [there has] been an amazing transformation, and quite a relief for everyone... We're so happy for my son. It's just an amazing product for him and I'm so glad I decided to try it. ”

- Tracie K., MI, USA

“ My husband and I just moved our family across the country. The kids started a new school, and we were really excited for them. Our 10-year-old is in 5th grade, and he has had good and bad days. He is very bright, but it wasn't showing through in his work. We went to the parent-teacher conference just to see how the adjustment was from the move, as it had only been two weeks. His teacher said he really couldn't concentrate and would just stare at the work, no matter if it was math, spelling, or anything. We were doing four hours of homework a night with him and had to be right by him to get it done. I looked up BrightSpark and thought, "why not?" ...Our son has reactions to red dye and other foods, and is one of those children where allergy meds make him hyper. I know what a doctor would say, but I just couldn't medicate him. We wanted him to be able to concentrate, not take his personality away. I just thought I would be doing homework with him forever. He has been taking the BrightSpark now for three weeks. His teacher sent a note home in his assignment book yesterday saying that said he was doing great and his work was getting done. This is the first time she has written a note to us. On his last social studies test, he even got an A! His homework has been cut to maybe an hour, if he has any at all! I believe it is this product, since we didn't change anything else... I am looking for more progress, but am very happy with the results. ”

- Stacy D., NE, USA

“ Hello! I ordered BrightSpark and Focus Formula for my five-year-old daughter about two weeks ago... We still have the occasional tantrum and moments when I think she is from outer space, but your natural approach has been VERY helpful. Thank you for bringing my daughter and me close again! ”

- Jen R., FL, USA

“ Ever since my son started pre-K at age four, we have had issues with his behavior. It wasn't that he was a "bad" kid, but he had trouble standing still in line, keeping his hands to himself, staying quiet in class, and the like. After starting the first grade at a new school (that had a much more stringent disciplinary policy), he was constantly in trouble for these outbursts, and was bringing home bad reports each day. It progressed from bad reports to going to the principal's office daily, sometimes even twice in one day. Each afternoon around the time he should be getting home from school, I would have knots in my stomach, wondering how bad a day it had been for him. My husband and I were arguing over what to do about his behavior. It got to the point where it seemed as if we had become a house full of maniacs who just yelled and screamed all the time! We were at our wits end, and were ready to contact his doctor about putting him on prescription meds-- but I was very scared of doing so. One day I went online to research what natural herbs/remedies …and I found your site. I will admit I was very skeptical at first, but WOW!!! The first day he took the BrightSpark and Focus Formula, he came home with an "Excellent" behavior report. He has been taking the BrightSpark and Focus Formula combined for about two weeks now, and every day he has gotten an "E" on his report. He is much calmer, happier, and easier to get along with. Best of all, no one in my house screams anymore! I no longer worry about him at school, and we now have peace at home. BrightSpark and Focus have been like a miracle for us! Thank you so much! ”

- Aimee J., GA, USA

“ I want to take this time to thank Native Remedies for changing our lives. My husband and I were at the end of our rope with our son's behavior. He was always very "high strung" and very impulsive in his behaviors. Last year when he started preschool at the age of three, we were called almost every week with a report about his aggressive behavior towards the other children. His behaviors were also extended to my husband and I at times. Although he was consistently impulsive and aggressive, he was and is a sweet little boy. When he entered Pre-K this year, the same behaviors continued. The second week of school, I had to meet with the teacher for a parent-teacher conference. After having learned about your products on your Web site and reading the numerous positive testimonials, I decided on a leap of faith to purchase the BrightSpark and Focus Formula for our son. Needless to say, within a week, we began to notice a difference in him...[He] was able to refrain from hitting others. His teacher confirmed this two weeks later, indicating that his behavior was no longer an issue. In addition to the BrightSpark and Focus Formula, I also ordered the MindSoothe Jr., the Nerve Tonic, and the Detox Drops. He has now been on a combination of the above products, and let me just say, we have a completely different little boy! He is forming wonderful relationships with his peers in school, and is a true pleasure to be around! I thank God for your products!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!! Your faithful customer for a lifetime... ”

- Simone J., FL, USA

“ ...I found Native Remedies and spoke to my son about trying BrightSpark and Focus Formula. ...We tried the products and didn't tell the school. After only three days, they wanted to know what we'd done. My son is now happy, more independent, and less sensitive. He completes his homework on his own 90% of the time, without being asked or told. There is no more yelling in my house! Thank you for an excellent product. No side effects other than a happy child whose marks are improving! That we all can live with :) Thanks again and again. ”

- Janice D., Canada

“ I was searching on your site a few weeks ago, and came across BrightSpark and Focus Formula. I went further to read what parents had to say. I have a 13-year-son and an eight-year-old daughter .. I have always searched for alternative treatments, but nothing ever caught my interest like your site. I've tried the diet thing,.. However, we've had the most difficultly with our daughter. ... I mentioned to the doctor that we would like to try an alternative treatment ... I did my homework for her (printing off ingredients, and comparing to two other .. she asked us to consider). ... Our doctor was actually open-minded with what we wanted. I ordered your products right away. My daughter is on her second week of these products, and doing quite well... She is a very smart girl with a great sense of humor. I see a great future with these products. Thank you! ”

- Kristi S., CA, USA

“ ... I have had these [problems] for most of my adult life. Since being on Focus Formula and BrightSpark [I have seen an improvement]... The thing that impresses me most about your Web site is how you break down symptoms by disorder. This was very helpful... I sincerely thank you. ”

- Phill, NY, USA

“ My daughter is almost seven and about to enter the second grade. She has always done well in school (learned to read when she was three), but she has always had a hard time listening and focusing. Our pediatrician never used the phrase "ADD" with me (probably because she knew I would resist medicating her)... Unable to focus, with too many thoughts rattling around in her head, unable to sit still - forget it! I wanted to help her, but was afraid of taking away her big thoughts and her boundless enthusiasm. I figured that BrightSpark was worth a try, but had no expectations for the outcome. After only three weeks, I have noticed remarkable improvement. When I look in her eyes she is THERE - it used to be so frustrating when she'd be nodding her head and mouthing the words I wanted to hear, but her mind was somewhere else, you know? Anyway, thank you! My daughter is still as energetic, stubborn, brilliant, adventurous, compassionate, and joyful as ever... Now when she doesn't listen, there can be consequences! ”

- Jean, MI, USA

“ I just want to let everyone know that this product has changed my son's life, and mine! ...I lost my son....he was tired, he cut himself, he would not listen, he was angry, and was always getting in some kind of trouble at school. I knew that that this wasn't my son, and that the doctors were making him worse. I tried other natural products from the stores, but they didn't work enough for me to tell a difference. Frustrated and sad, I stayed up one night for hours. I stumbled across your site, and decided to give it a try. I can tell you that it took only a week to see my son coming back to me, and a month to see the real person inside of him. He has been on BrightSpark for a few months now. He is happy, he smiles, he listens, he talks to me, and he is doing so well in school-- the teachers wanted to know what I did!!!!!!! I'm so happy with BrightSpark ... I wish everyone knew about this product!!! ... I see a... happy boy now!!!!!!!!! Thank you. ”

- Tammy S., USA

“ It has only been a few days, and there is already a noticeable difference. My grandson is much calmer and happier. This is a product that will benefit the entire family, while only one of us is taking it! Thank you so much, Native Remedies. ”

- Kathy M., CT, USA

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Triple Complex Brain Tonic ™ promotes brain health and functioning, including concentration, memory and balanced mood in all ages

“ I have found your Focus ADDult and Triple Complex Brain Tonic to be excellent products. Although I am intelligent, I ...could never achieve my full potential. These two products have helped me ...and there is definite improvement... Thanks for all your help! ”

- Chris

“ My 9-year-old …… forgets EVERYTHING you tell him. There is a big difference since he has been taking the Triple Complex Brain Tonic - the other day he even reminded me about a school meeting. It is such a relief to find something that works……… ”

- Sandra G.

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A+ TestCalmer ™ lessen the anxiety and stress related to tests or exams

“ A+ TestCalmer has reduced the pre-test panic in my household tremendously. Both of my children have anxious natures and when there are upcoming school tests, the stress levels in our household are very high! This natural remedy has been wonderful - it helps to calm them down and their grades have even improved! I will be ordering from you again. ”

- Leigh-Ann R.

“ My son Joel is 11 and has always been an excellent student, but became very nervous about all types of tests, presentations, and quizzes at school. My sister found your A+ TestCalmer on the Internet and bought it for Joel. It really has helped him a lot, and I even used it for my 6-year-old daughter on the morning of her first day at “big school”. A really super product- thanks! ”

- Carrie

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StudyPlus ™ promote mental alertness and clarity for best study

“ I am 25 years old and I was recently diagnosed with ADD. This diagnoses went undetected for several years. I always knew that I had problems with concentration, but my popular conclusion was "depression". I figured that my depression was the reason why I couldn't concentrate. When the doctors put me on expensive drugs for depression and my ADD it only made me worse due to side effects. The medication is also very addicting. I risked allot trying to rectify this, but the answer was simple. Natural remedies are better. I have been taking StudyPlus for 3 weeks now and I immediately feel a difference in my concentration level. My self esteem is up and so is my confidence. Since ADD is an growing epidemic there is little treatment available to patients, especially if your not classified as a child. This has made me question these medication such as Ritalin and other types as treatment. I cannot correct my ADD but I can enhance my capabilities and StudyPlus has contributed to my success. I am a full time student, mother and wife. There is a lot going on in my world and it is easy to be distracted, but since StudyPlus I get a lot more out of my study sessions. AMAZING! Mother nature is good. ”

- Angela, TX, USA

“ My husband has ADD. Having lived with it all his life, he had simply learned coping skills to help him function. He has long resisted drugs to help him deal with the ADD - and with the side effects of the pharmaceuticals on the market, who can blame him? His problems focusing were exacerbated when he was rear-ended in an auto collision and suffered a head injury, which resulted in memory problems. We were pleased to find Native Remedies. He has taken Bright Spark and StudyPlus for several months now, and what a difference they have made! We tell our friends about Native Remedies, and several of them have also started using your herbs. Thank you for these wonderful products! ”

- Mary, WA, USA

“ Eric was an 18-year-old high school student who came to see me because he was struggling to pass his exams. According to his parents, he worked hard, but just did not seem to achieve the results he expected. When I first saw him, Eric looked like he had all the troubles of the world on his shoulders! ...Eric stared at the floor as he told me of his dream to study medicine. As he spoke, he became angry with himself, saying that he couldn't even pass high school - so who was he fooling! During the next week, we did a complete assessment of Eric's intellectual ability and found that the only things standing in his way were lack of confidence and poor study habits. With the support of his parents, we helped Eric with a study program and he joined the local gym, where he could work out every day. We also recommended StudyPlus together with a multi-vitamin tonic. At the end of the academic year, I received a telephone call from an excited Eric. He had just received his final exam results, and his marks were good enough to apply to go on to tertiary education! He said that he was much more relaxed about his studies and found it easier to concentrate and remember the work. With the help of StudyPlus , regular exercise, and studying tips, Eric was able to achieve his dreams! ”

- Michele Carelse, Clinical Psychologist

“ I bought StudyPlus for my 14-year-old son. He started taking it twice a day on the first day of school. He has noticed a remarkable improvement... So much better since starting StudyPlus . I am really glad that I bought it. ”

- Cindy, GA, USA

“ My 16-year-old daughter is an honor student, and has complained of memory and concentration problems for several years. She wondered if she had a serious learning problem. Our pediatrician referred us to an educational psychologist, who referred us to a psychiatrist. None of the medical professionals found any evidence of anything seriously wrong and had no answers about "what to do" to help my daughter. I did extensive research about herbal remedies on the internet and placed my first order for StudyPlus last spring. My daughter started taking it and noticed an improvement ...within a week ...She reports feeling more in control of her life, and is able to maintain her focus and concentration in school. I am so glad I found StudyPlus for my daughter! ”

- Mary, TX, USA

“ My daughter used your StudyPlus natural study aid through her final year at high school. She still writes to me from university to ask me to send it because she says that it helps her to concentrate and focus on her work. ”

- Beatrix, South Africa

“ I followed all your study tips, especially the one about taking regular breaks. I took the StudyPlus remedy too and I never felt tired. I had energy to study and I could remember what I had learned. This is the first time that I really feel like I enjoyed studying for my finals. Thank you for your help and encouragement!! ”

- Michael, USA

“ I just wanted to let you know that for once in my life I was not scared to death when I walked into that exam room. I took your StudyPlus every day like you said. On the morning of my exam I felt a tiny bit nervous and you told me to take 15 drops of PureCalm and I did that. I calmed down straight away! I wrote my exam without worrying and I really did my best! ”

- Thelma, UK

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Ritalin and attention deficit disorder (ADD)

by Tess Thompson

With the incidence of attention deficit disorder increasing many people resort to various drugs the ADD treatment. The irony of the situation is that there is no fool-proof method of diagnosing ADD, and many a times there are normal children who have been diagnosed and stamped as ADD and being given child ADHD treatment while they may be normal children with maybe a slightly higher need for attention or slightly hyperactive.

With such children and those that genuinely suffer from an attention deficit disorder, most physicians use drugs like Ritalin and Prozac or Zoloft. These medicines only serve to reduce the symptoms of ADD for a certain period of time and have numerous side effects that are harmful in the short and the long term. The dangerous side effects of Ritalin that have been observed include possible seizures, suppression of growth, angina, blood pressure fluctuations, insomnia, loss of appetite, headaches and much more.

Studies have actually shown that ADD children whose treatment includes stimulant drugs like Ritalin are at a higher risk to get into vandalism, crime, alcoholism and abusive substances. To add to it, the fact that it does not seem to have been proved that drugs like Ritalin can actually cure ADD. Dr. Robert Mendelsohn once said “No one has ever been able to demonstrate that drugs such as Cylert and Ritalin® improve the academic performance of the children who take them.... The pupil is drugged to make life easier for his teacher, not to make it better and more productive for the child."

There are many lawsuits that have been filed against various parties like the American Psychiatric Association, CHADD and Ciba/Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The Ritalin manufacturers are being charged with conspiring to promote the diagnosis of ADD to promote their drug. And since the diagnosis is not totally objective, the case has been a complicated one.

Parents come under the pressure of school psychologists, medical practitioners, teachers and social workers to use these drugs without any detailed understanding of the process of diagnosing the condition, effects of the drugs, alternate therapies possible and the role of nutrition and diet.

It may be a good time to mention that parents should take things in their own hands and try and obtain a greater understanding of the problem before blindly administering drugs to alleviate symptoms. An herbal remedy for ADD, homeopathic treatment, diet control and nutrition, supplements are among the various options that you can consider and evaluate. Back to top

Article courtesy of Native Remedies

ADHD Symptom Checklist for Children
by Tess Thompson

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has gained a lot of prominence in the recent years. Though a lot of research has been conducted in the recent past, helping the medical practitioners to gain a better understanding on ADHD including ADHD treatment, an easy and accurate identification of this condition is still not possible.

ADHD is commonly found in children and is characterized by hyperactivity, short attention span and impulsivity. This makes the diagnosis even more difficult since children have high energy levels and hence are extra active by nature and are known to have a short attention span. So how does one distinguish between a ‘child-like' behavior and ADHD?

Over time, the experts have laid out a few guidelines which can help in eliminating other possible reasons and hence diagnose ADHD. For children, there is a checklist available that a parent can use to assess if the child needs the help of an expert. This checklist contains some symptoms that need to be monitored. However, it is important to note that this checklist is applicable to children who are above six years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children who are of age five years and below. You may use this checklist though it may not be complete in itself:

Symptoms for Hyperactive Type ADHD

1. Talking excessively
2. Difficulty in playing quietly
3. Fidgets and squirms in the seat
4. Runs about or climbs a lot a inappropriate times
5. Leaves the classroom when expected to be seated

Symptoms for Impulsive Type ADHD

1. Has a problem when waiting for the turn
2. Often interrupts or intrudes on others
3. Blurts out the answer even before the question has been completed

Symptoms for Short Attention Span Type ADHD

1. Makes careless mistakes and does not pay attention to details
2. Does not listen when spoken to directly
3. Has a problem with organizing tasks and activities
4. Gets distracted easily
5. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish
6. schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace
7. Loses things and is forgetful in daily activities
8. Does not follow instructions and fails to finish tasks
9. Has short attention span and avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort

Before concluding that your child might have ADHD and needs expert help, it is important to assess the behavior of your child over a period of time. Your child should exhibit these symptoms over a period of time, which should be at least six months and under different situations. And if your child is actually diagnosed with ADHD, you need not lose heart. There are many scientifically proven methodologies to help your child overcome this condition. These range from pharmaceutical drugs, natural medicines for ADHD, counseling and even natural remedies for ADHD treatment.

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Teaching ADD Kids

The greatest challenge for a teacher is to understand that some of the disruptive behaviors that she may be observing in her students may not be deliberate but may be caused due an attention deficit disorder. Ignoring assignments and staring into blank space may not be signs of a slow child but may actually be caused by ADD.

The ADD treatment may be a responsibility of the parents but a teacher plays a key role in the adjustments that the child makes with the environment and the manner in which he copes with the world and its requirements. Irrespective of the fact that the parents may be providing the best child ADHD treatment or using alternate herbal remedies for ADD, the teacher needs to adopt certain techniques to be able to help the ADD child cope with the curriculum.

Identifying an ADD child is the first task. Understanding the various symptoms of ADD and the manner in which they manifest themselves can go a long way in aiding the process. The next step is to devise ways and means of enabling the ADD child to flower and perform to his best.

Schools that have a separate program for managing ADD children are the best places for such children. Concepts like ‘paired leaning', ‘no time tests' and ‘correct behavior for the day' are adopted by these schools and provided to teachers to aid them in their teaching.

These schools also give checklists of things to do and avoid so that the teachers are well equipped with classroom management strategies. Those who teach children with ADD should ensure that they consult experts like psychologists and special educationists to ensure that they are using the latest and most advanced techniques available for these special children.

A teacher needs to ensure that the curriculum is structured with little surprises. Tasks need to be broken down into manageable modules and timed tests should be avoided for ADD children. Paring ADD children has proven to be a good strategy for better performance.

Teacher should also keep in mind that repetition and constant reminders work well with their wards. Even though each ADD child is different and unique and a teacher will need to customize the techniques as she goes along, there are certain specific aspects that need to be kept in mind.

Too much excitement or distraction can prove to be harmful and shall mar the concentration capabilities of an ADD child even further. Techniques like eye contact, starting a question with the name of the ADD child and usage of imagery will lead to better success.

Handling emotional situations becomes a must for a teacher who teaches ADD. At no point in time should the teacher lose her cool and resort to angry words or frustrated actions.

Behavior modification techniques such as rewards can help. It should be noted that instant gratification is required for younger children though delayed rewards can be used with older ones. It is also important that the child understand what you are punishing him for. This is extremely important because many times the ADD child does not know what he is being punished for since his brain works in a different manner.

Make sure that you communicate with the parents and understand key achievements of the child at home to be able to modify your techniques as you go along.

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