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ADHD, Diet, and Post Trauma
So many questions...
I am in the process of adopting a 9 yo boy that is manifesting ADHD like symptoms.
1. Our therapist says she thinks it is most likely not ADHD, but rather a reaction to trauma from his past. How is it determined if it is indeed ADHD or trauma? Why would past trauma manifest in this way? What are the chances of him getting diagnosed with something he doesn't have? (Just a note: he is developing a bond/attachment with us-he may have RAD but very minor case)
2. I have heard that diet modification is sometimes effective in lessening ADHD like behaviors. What would these diet modifications consist of? We have a well balanced die; we also do not use meds as a first recourse.
3. My son is being pegged by classmates as the disrupter in class due to his impulsiveness (sp) and becuase he cant seem to keep his hands, feet, eyes...body to himself. If he were to be found to have ADHD would you use meds to help in school?
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