Success at School 2022 Day 1: Only a fraction of children with ADHD demonstrate outwardly hyperactive symptoms.
While medication works on a neurological level to regulate the brain, behavior therapy addresses specific problem behaviors by structuring time at home, establishing predictability and routines, and increasing positive attention. Behavior therapy operates on a simple premise: Parents and other adults in a child’s life set clear expectations for their child’s behavior — they praise and reward positive behavior and discourage negative behavior.
Research shows that diet and nutrition impact cognition, attention, sleep, and mood. According to the Harvard Health Blog, studies show that people who eat “clean” or “whole” diets high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and lean meats, are more likely to experience better emotional health and 25 to 35 percent less likely to experience depression.Studies by Massachusetts Institute of Technology neuroscientist Richard Wurtman Ph.D.
For optimal brain performance, children should eat more unprocessed foods, complex carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, and fruits. That means avoiding artificial colors and flavors, chemical preservatives, and over-processed foods — all shown to exacerbate ADHD symptoms in some individuals.It’s true that not everyone eats the right foods to achieve beneficial levels of certain nutrients, especially picky kids.
However, “all natural” is not synonymous with “safe.” Many herbs and supplements have side effects, may cause or worsen health problems, or interfere with prescription medications. Talk to your child’s doctor before starting any supplements. When your doctor asks if your child is taking any medications, be sure to tell him about all vitamins and supplements he takes on a daily basis.
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