How to help your A.D.H.D. child without medication

Having a five year old son with A.D.H.D. is not always easy but it is not a curse. We do not see him as "disabled" in any way, we see his A.D.H.D. as a gift. These are a few practical suggestions that have helped us keep him medication free and focused.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• time
• energy
• patience
• love
• understanding
• and a little faith

1. Make the least chaos possible for his environment
2. Take time to listen to him/ one on one time
3. consistently discipline him. Give him boundaries so that he knows that each action has a consequence every time.
4. Give him options. For example "If you do X, Y is going to happen but if you do A, B will happen.
5. Focus on the positive always.
6. Praise, praise and more praise
7. Always let him know he is loved no matter what.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow yourself to learn with him
• Don't get discouraged if you don't get it right every time
• seek outside help
• seek others who will support you
• look at his diet- sugar and red dye are real A.D.H.D. triggers
• be proactive and let him know you are going up to bat for him.