ADD research and disability classification is ongoing.
ADD in most states is not considered a disability.
This is why many parents of children with ADD have a hard time getting services for their child.
It is your child's right to an education.
If your child is ADD, they have a right to an IEP, a plan to help your child meet their goals.
They also have the right to accommodations.
An example of an accommodation would be allowing your child to have extra time on tests that are timed.
Research shows that ADD children can focus and concentrate on a task if it is engaging.
If the child is suited for the task then it may be engaging.
If something catches your child's interest you will likely see them so engrossed in it that time disappears.
It is believed that ADD children's brains work differently than children who do not have ADD.
Your child may do things differently than either siblings or their parents.
That's fine though.
Work with your child in something you know they are interested in.
If building with Legos is something that holds their interest, you can use them to help them with Math.
The problem with ADD is that they crave things immediately, while other children can go with the flow and can wait for the results of a test.
These children are on fast forward when everyone else is on rewinding and playing things again.
If you try something with your child, be sure to share it with their teacher and vice versa.
Treatment is a huge concern for ADD children and their families.
Stimulants are often used to control ADD symptoms.
Stimulants will be effective in reducing your child's symptoms but are not the best solution.
The question is - are the benefits worth the risks? Stimulants are very addictive.
They can also cause sleeplessness, depression, irritability, and loss of appetite.
If a child doesn't sleep at night, it could make getting them to school a daunting task.
There are new non-stimulant medications with side effects of their own.
Treating ADD can be done through the Holistic approach.
It treats the mind, soul, and body rather than just treat the symptoms.
Natural supplements that contains herbs, botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals that are made into formulas to address specific ADD symptoms.
Natural supplements are safe because they have no side effects.
They are effective as well.
They can be taken by almost anyone.
They also can be taken for an extended time with no problem.
A healthy lifestyle will also help relieve ADD symptoms.