Comments on: ADHD

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:24:47 +0000

I don’t feel anyone needs to be put on medication, I think there are other things that can be done. But also I think if it works for someone then go for it. I just think before going straight to meds many other things should be tried.

By: Jeanine

Jeanine — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:58:23 +0000

I have always felt that so many children are diagnose with ADHD, and put on medication when they really don’t need it. I think that there has to be another way to treat these children so they don’t have to put these drugs in their bodies, and become someone that they truly are not.

By: Marysol

Marysol — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:03:03 +0000

What can I do to make a mother understand that her child might have ADHD?
What if she doesn’t want to believe it and she doesn’t want to take her son to have the corresponding exams in order to verify or vice versa?

By: Miss Alondra

Miss Alondra — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:37:06 +0000

I also presumed ADHD was over diagnosed. I have a friend whose son is on Ritalin and it turns him into a zombie as well. I am very interested in the behavior modification techniques. I also wonder how would the techniques be applied in a classroom setting where a few children diagnosed with ADHD are in a mainstream classroom?

By: Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:20:46 +0000

This video provided a neat and quick intro to ADHD. I always presumed ADHD was over diagnosed instead of under diagnosed, but I guess there is a large spectrum of which children can fit into. It’s also interesting to learn that the use of prescribed drugs for ADHD has decreased the later use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol. I would like to learn more about some of the behavioral techniques used to treat ADHD. I wonder how old this video is and how dated its information is. I’ve heard of children having trouble getting off Ritalin once they become adults. Does anyone know how difficult such a transition normal is? I assume it varies from person to person.

By: crystal morillon

crystal morillon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:34:43 +0000

i think it is a great relief to know that there is hope for the child in the future now does a child who is diagnosed with ADHD have to take the medication for teh rest of their lives? or does the intake reduce as time progresses? i would think the hypecactivity is more severe as a child since children are typically very anergetic, and as they grow older their energy is lessened.

By: Tenesha Garcia

Tenesha Garcia — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:01:40 +0000

I on the other half, am not entirely sure if a child should or should not be on medication for their ADD/HD. I mean, I can see both sides of the argument, where maybe giving said child medicine can be beneficial to their learning experience or just the opposite where giving a child this medicine can be harmful to them.
Personally, as much as I love my nephew just as he is, it breaks my heart that he can’t pay attention when my sister or I try to teach him something as elementary as his abc’s or his 123′s. It breaks my heart even more when he intentionally bangs his head against walls and laughs at it as if it feels good or it’s fun.
I think that maybe medicine or a different school or both would benefit him greatly.

By: Samantha De La Garza

Samantha De La Garza — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:53:18 +0000

These are the best children to work with because all they need is for someone to be on the same level as them and to understand what they are going through. It’s all about adapting to them and supporting them in every area.

By: Maria Armendariz

Maria Armendariz — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:43:37 +0000

I don’t think children with ADHD should be on medication. I have worked with children who have been medicated and it is very sad to see them act and look like zombies, especially when they are so young (I work with preschool age children). I remember one little boy in particular, who would just sit in one place, while he was on medication, and stare at the other children in the class, at the toys, at the food, at things around him, but without any reaction. Fortunately his parents decided to take him off the medication and opted for intense behavior modification theraphy at home and school. which was very beneficial to the child.

By: Beatriz Berdejo-Gallegos

Beatriz Berdejo-Gallegos — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:10:51 +0000

i learned so much about ADHD in just that one paragraph.
i work with these children all the time and sometimes they really use up all your energy through out the day, but there great to work with.
i automaticaly see the difference when a student is on medication, some have different effects. some are just so with drawn from everything, like if they had no personality and others do great on it such as being on task and doing all their work.

By: Pat Bellinder

Pat Bellinder — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:23:22 +0000

In response to Jennifer’s question regarding academic success the answer is definitely no. Both my nephew and godson were put on Ritalin when they were 7 yrs. old. It was very sad to watch them become “zombies” as soon as they had taken their meds. While on Ritalin they both had improved attention spans and fared well in school. Both of their parents decided when they were 8 yrs. old to take them off their meds and try different diets, positive reinforcement and games to get them to concentrate longer. They both did very well in school, and now are functioning very well in the adult world. Ritalin is not the answer!

By: Jennifer Hochadel

Jennifer Hochadel — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:02:41 +0000

I have been teaching high school for 13 years and have seen many kids with ADHD. As a teacher, I would NEVER tell parents that I thought their kid should be on a drug. Teachers that feel the need to do this should probably earn a medical degree first. My nephew was just taken off Ritalin. While his progress in school improved dramatically while taking the drug, he suffered from headaches, nausea, and weight loss. His doctor was very clear that Ritalin would stunt his growth. Is any academic success worth this?

By: Malti Raja

Malti Raja — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:13:13 +0000

I agree with Sarah Maravilla,Britney Ortega,Guadalupe,That medication is not only the solution or the only correct solution. We have more researches in twentyth century, we can help and try to put them in general education class and obviously get eztra help in classrooms with teachers who are willingly coperating and colloborating with classroom teachers and children!s famalis to educate them and built relationships to further our work with ADHD. Prevention like nature, taking children more outdoors or create nature like outdoors cabe very beneficial. The more children are missing nature on day to day basis we are hearing ADHD issues. Again lets think about what the children be undergoing when we can!t even deal with it. The more we will change our prospectives towards ADHD the better supportive we can be to children with ADHD. Children with ADHD need Structure. They need their enviroment to structure externally what they can!t structure internally. They need checklists, previews directions repetion reminders and limits. Above all need a Consistent environment, this helps in reinforcing rules and development of self control. Specify acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. More importantly focus on catching the child being good. Lastly reward desireable behaviors through praise, privileges or stickers.

By: Ruby Ramirez

Ruby Ramirez — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:01:34 +0000

I didn’t know that exposure to lead and poverty had something to do with ADHD. I don’t agree on giving medication for young children i think that they are different ways on helping them keep on task.

By: JAMES NAVARRO

JAMES NAVARRO — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:32:15 +0000

My wifes child is adhd and she didn’t think she could put her daughter on ritalin like the teachers suggested. She thought the teachers were using it as a scapegoat to the root of the problem .The child is now 21 and made it to adulthood with out meds so you might have to work harder to control the child but meds free, you can be successful without meds. So i agree with sarah , you dont have to be medicated to survive a adhd child.