ADHD: How Brain SPECT Imaging Can Help With clinical history, SPECT scans can help decide whether or not you have ADHD
* See if the treatment is working at an optimal level
* See if there are other co-occurring conditions that need to be treated
* Decrease the emotional pain of stigma and increase compliance
* Help families see the biological nature of ADHD to better understand the illness.
6 Types
Here are the 6 different types of ADHD, each with different brain function issues and treatment protocols.
Type 1: Classic ADD
Type 2: Inattentive ADDType 3: Overfocused ADD
Type 4: Temporal Lobe ADHD
Type 5: Limbic ADD
Type 6: Ring of Fire ADD
Common Treatments for All Types
1. Take a 100% multiple vitamin everyday.
2. Adults, take 2,000 -- 4,000mg of high quality fish oil a day (1,000 -- 2,000mg for children).
3. Eliminate caffeine from your diet.
4. Intense aerobic exercise daily for 30-45 minutes.
5. Turn off the television and video games, or limit them to no more than 30 minutes a day.
6. Food is a drug. Most people with ADD do best with a higher protein, lower simple carbohydrate diet.
7. In dealing with kids, employees, even spouses -- NO YELLING!
8. Test ADD kids and adults for learning disabilities.
9. Apply for appropriate school or work accommodations.
10. Never give up seeking help.
Copyright Dr. Amen 2008
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Discussion Boards
There's really a lot of talking going on. The discussion boards are a great place to be. Come try it out.
This week we discussed the process of how we elect a president. I shared this video that explains this process in an easy to understand way.
We talked about ADHD and the use of Ritalin. We discussed the pros and cons of this medication.
Another topic we discussed was how each family deals with Halloween. Some moms shared how they handle all of the candy that is given and how it effects special needs diets for their kids. Ideas were shared on costumes for sensitive kids and others shared how they totally avoid Halloween.
Do you have great ideas to share? We would love for you to join us in the Discussion Boards.
Tip of the Week
This week, let's consider how to find the ways your child learns best.
Does he or she learn by hands-on practice, looking, or listening? Help your child learn through his or her areas of strength.
Consider reading The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
It will save much frustration between you and your child if you can teach them they way they learn best.
--Robin
To learn more about how you can help your child with learning
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