Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD from Stephanie Moulton Sarkis
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Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD: ADHD and the “Immature” Brain
- Brain imaging evidence of ADHD
- Genetic links of ADHD
- Research regarding ADHD brain development
- Frontal lobes mature more slowly in the ADHD brain
- Implications for treatment
Traditional Treatments for ADHD
- Medication
- Stimulants
- Non-stimulants
- Parents’ concerns about medication
- Counseling
Movement Techniques
- ADHD brain has a low level of a brain chemical called dopamine
- Movement raises dopamine levels
- Role of rhythm and timing in the ADHD brain
- Exercise
- Integrated movement systems
- Yoga
- Karate
Frontal Lobe/Working Memory Training
- Improving cognitive abilities
- “Brain Gym”
- Integrative listening systems
- “Tomatis Method”
- Interactive Metronome
Vestibular and Cerebellar Exercises
- Deficits in inner ear
- Dyslexia dyspraxia attention treatment (DDAT)
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Sensitivity to texture, touch, smells
- Synthesia
- Treatments
ADHD and Nervous System Overstimulation
- Nervous system is “overcharged”
- Breathwork and movement for nervous system calming
- Meditation
- Creative visualization
- Neurofeedback
Physical Body Work
- Massage
- Chiropractic treatment
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Acupuncture
Environmental Influences
- Television/video games
- Sleep deprivation
- Second-hand smoke
- Environmental toxicity
- Lead poisoning
- Studies regarding link
- Changes to the environment
Supplements/Nutraceuticals
- Supplements
- Not regulated by FDA
- Pharmacopeia seal
- Omega 3-6-9
- Study shows people with ADHD do not absorb Omegas as well as others
- Data on effectiveness
Diet
- Food additives
- Food allergies
- Pesticides
- Recent study regarding ADHD risk and pesticides
- Is organic really necessary?
- Optimal diet for ADHD
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