Tuesday, June 07, 2011
ADHD is a medical condition but the symptoms are often behavioral and medication is used to help increase focus and reduce impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Because medication is not used to control bodily functions, some parents wonder whether giving medication during the summer time is appropriate o...
I run a houseful of ADHD, and without medication things get out of hand. Four of my 5 kids take medication because their impulsivity made/ makes them unsafe- some run into the road, others can't stop climbing trees, others hit and ask clarifying questions later- we are a more pleasant group to be around when we take our medication, and are able to learn safety and communication lessons because we can pay attention and stop hopping.
It is reassuring to know the experts agrees with me, thanks!