A free newsletter by BJ Madewell
DIAGNOSIS ADD ADHD Now What?
Published 10th, 20th & 30th of each month
PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT!
APRIL 20, 2003
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS?
I am frequently asked about non-pharmaceutical treatments for ADDers. I, personally am PRO-MEDICATION for ADDers due to sensational results I have personally witnessed. Even so, I fully understand the hesitation to use stimulants expressed by many.
Below are links for you to investigate concerning non-medication programs and devices that MAY assist ADDers.
I have no connection with any of these websites other than having visited them and found the information possibly helpful for ADDers.
BRAIN GYM
I was introduced to Brain Gym at a conference I attended way back in 1995. I've used some of their exercises with students but am not a "certified trainer" by any stretch of the imagination. The exercises are fun. Do they REALLY help? I don't know. Visit the site and decide for yourself.
http://www.braingym.com/html/what_is_it_.html
INTERACTIVE METRONOME
I am especially intrigued by this method/strategy. I have not used one but am hoping to try one out soon.
http://www.interactivemetronome.com/IM_Benefits/
DANA
I have a couple of AlphaSmarts that are used frequently by my students. We've had them quite a while. DANA appears to be a whiz bang new fangled device that does a lot more than the AlphaSmart units I'm familiar with. The AlphaSmarts I have are truly beneficial for all students - especially those that hate to write or have horrid penmanship.
http://www.alphasmart.com/index.html
THANKS
Many thanks to the 8 people who gave me a PITY PARTY recently. Your words of encouragement and jokes cheered me up. I'm continuing to try to complete all the #@* paper work.
Thanks again for taking the time to write to me. Sometimes it seems like I'm wasting my time then .... shazam ... I get an email from one of you and I realize --- in a small way --- I seem to be making a difference!
IT'S YOUR CHOICE
Visit the three sites.
Try something else.
If you keep doing what you've always done, you will continue to get the same results.
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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
DISCLAIMER
This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I've taken AND GIVEN during my 30+ years of working with ADD & ADHD students - sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information is acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment. This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child's (or your own) doctor for additional input.
Editor: BJ Madewell
Wichita, KS area
316-733-9532
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