Add Alternative Treatment
Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to either cure or treat symptoms of ADHD, for example: herbal remedies, chiropractic care, EEG neurotherapy, diet, and megavitamins.
Alternative therapies and treatments may provide some patients with some relief from symptoms, although there are few or no scientific studies currently that back up and support claims of effectiveness. There is also...
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Auditory Stimulation: ADHD Alternative Treatments
Auditory stimulation is a method of helping children by providing music while completing a task. In a study (completed by the Division of Child and... Read more »
EEG Neurofeedback: ADHD Alternative Treatments
EEG Neurofeedback, also known as biofeedback, has been used for over 25 years. Many parents have reported positive results and there have been some... Read more »
Interactive Metronome: ADHD Alternative Treatments
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Cerebellar Training: ADHD Alternative Treatments
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Chiropractic Care: ADHD Alternative Treatments
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