Catharine,
I found some info on the CHAAD website on alternative treatments and copied
the section headers below. There is more detail on the website. Of course,
the majority of AD/HD info is geared towards children. I would suggest
looking beyond the stimulants for medication options. Does caffeine help
her? It can have similar effects as the stimulants. I haven't tried it
with my son, and have seen nothing scientific to support it, but have heard
of it working for other people.
Kathy
IBCLC, Special Education teacher and mother of a child with ADHD (heavy on
the "H")...
http://www.chadd.org/fs/fs6.htm
Controversial Treatments for AD/HD
Dietary Intervention
Megavitamins and Mineral Supplements
Anti-Motion Sickness Medication
Candida Yeast
EEG Biofeedback
Applied Kinesiology
Optometric Vision Training
Also, this is from the FAQ:
http://www.chadd.org/webpage.cfm?cat_id=7&subcat_id=41#q3
3. How is AD/HD treated?
Most experts recommend a multimodal treatment approach for AD/HD, consisting
of a mix of medical, educational, behavioral, and psychological
interventions. Interventions may include educational modifications and
accommodations, behavior modification, parent training, counseling, and
medication .
Psychostimulants (such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, and pemoline)
are the most widely used medication for the management of AD/HD-related
symptoms. Between 70-80% of children with AD/HD respond positively to
psychostimulant medications. Other medication includes some antidepressants
and antihypertensives. These medications increase attention and decrease
impulsivity, hyperactivity and aggression.
Adults with AD/HD can benefit from learning to structure their environment.
Medications effective in child AD/HD also appear useful with adults who have
AD/HD. Vocational counseling is often an important intervention. Short-term
psychotherapy can help the patient identify how his or her disability might
be associated with a history of sub-par performance and difficulties in
personal relationships. And extended psychotherapy can help address any mood
swings, stabilize relationships and alleviate guilt and discouragement.
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