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Cruise Pg. 7 time, while they are at school. There is very limited evidence that the medications will actually improve the child’s school achievement, social relationships, or behavior issues over the long term. Medications will not solve or eliminate the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. The main concerns are how the effects of these powerful stimulants may have on a developing brain. Medication is a tool, not a cure and is more effective when combined with treatments that address the emotional and behavioral issues as well. Exercising is one of the easier ways to help reduce the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Physical exercise immediately boosts the brain’s dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin levels which affects focus and attention. Exercise doesn’t …show more content…

Taking supplements such as iron, zinc and magnesium as well as eating fish can help a child decrease their hyperactivity. My question to you is, do you believe that many children are misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD? Do you believe that an ADD/ADHD is a cop out for many physicians and psychiatrist? I believe that when the medical society began diagnosing children with ADD/ADHD, there was not enough information or studies completed on the subject. Physicians and Psychiatrist focused their diagnosis on the opinions of teachers and counselors in the school system. If a teacher or counselor came in contact with a child who was intellectually different or possessed different traits, they believe the child had a psychological issue. Many children are different. Their upbringing is different, their surroundings are different, their stress levels or environment can be different in so many ways, these can all affect how a child acts, reacts or socializes. In the early days of ADD/ADHD, teachers and counselors were not properly trained for interaction with children with ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder or intellectual disabilities. It is not their fault that they were not trained. These children learn in different ways and require a different, specialized learning schedule to meet their needs. A child with ADD/ADHD will become bored, impatient and unable to sit still during a

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