Antimotion sickness medication to treat ADHD is based on the belief that there is a connection between the inner ear and ADHD symptoms. According to proponents of this theory, ADHD symptoms may be a result of deficiencies in coordination and balance. Antimotion sickness medication can help to improve coordination and balance when these are caused by disturbances in the inner ear.
However, The American Academy of Pediatrics lists anti-motion sickness medication as an unproven method of...
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Cerebellar training is used often in a program called DORE. It consists of eye, balance and sensory exercises that are customized for each person. It... Read more »