We have posted about ADHD and diet and more recently the gluten free diet . While some parents strongly believe that diet has a large impact on behavioral issues, others dismiss these claims.
My question this week:
Do you modify your child's diet to help reduce ADHD symptoms?
If so, what type of diet do you use and what types of changes have you seen in your child's behavior?
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We often receive questions from parents whose children were recently diagnosed with ADHD. While the diagnosis can sometimes be a relief... Read more »
Whenever there is a discussion on the treatment of ADHD, especially for children, the term “behavior modification” will normally come up. But... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diagnosing ADHD in ChildrenThere is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior,... Read more »
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