Saturday, March 28, 2009
Questions are being raised about not only the long term effectiveness of ADHD medications but on the integrity of researchers in providing information about the results. A large federal study has indicated that medication may not be effective after 24 months of use and that long-term use may indeed s...
We have been using the Interactive Metronome (R) and Brain Gym (R) for over 10 years -- with excellent results.
The initial MTA study has been thrown at us saying "Medications and behavioral strategies work best".
Without their ever trying the Interactive Metronome, Brain Gym and other interventions
Our logic was that medication helps -- but the pill does not teach the skills
Now we realize there are no long term benefits from medication, especially in stable families.
The challenge now is to combine the appropriate medical protocol with the other interventions to get the best results