Posted by Quixote on September 1, 2003, at 7:52:03
In reply to Re:..Adderall, posted by Janice on February 27, 2000, at 16:46:21
i am a Montessori teacher who has worked with children with ADD or ADHD, with medication or without, also various behavioural assistance therapies or dietary & natureopathic approaches.
Each child being an individual in an internal/external environment unique to their own, i couldn't imagine generalizing here about what might be the best for anyone... but i'd gladly share some of my very contrasting experiences with children & their families: preschool -->through--> 5th grade. If anyone's interested?The other thing i offer to share is my own experience as an adult with ADD. (Imagine my suprise when recently at age 48 an evaluation revealed the REASON for so much of my life-long difficulties and brilliances *gasp*)
But first of all, i absolutely wholeheartedly recommend and encourage reading the best book IMHO i happened to stumble into on the subject. It's a fairly new publication and was in our local public library: Titled '__Driven_to_Distraction__' (by Hallowell MD.,i think) actually, was written by 2 psychiatrists who have ADD themselves. I read it and felt drenched with understanding and enlightenment. It was so informative in practicality, also... Insightful for parents...
The relativity for me made it a delightful "Ah-Ha!", but doubtless the book will be an easy joy to read for anyone interested.Until Next~
Quixote
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