Wisdom for Parents of Children with ADD
Posted on May 31, 2012 by Rhonda Harryman, One of Thousands of ADD ADHD Coaches on Noomii.
Helping parents of children with ADD/ADHD exercise discernment in their search for treatment
Like many women I would like to have clear and healthy skin. There are a million companies out there to entice the consumer into thinking that they have the miracle cream, oil, or serum that will lead to younger looking skin by tomorrow. When I feel myself being mesmerized by the media, I step back and make my list of skin care questions to ask my well respected board certified dermatologist. These professionals are usually a great source of non-hype information backed by years of research; however you must wisely do your homework and get referrals from others who have had substantial success.
Likewise, parents of children with ADD/ADHD need to be particularly savvy when searching the best treatments and education. Parents can be prime targets for marketers and so-called professionals who want to sell them all manner of products such as vitamins, visual tracking kits, natural foods, and publications with infinite subjective information to convince a concerned parent that their child will horribly regress if they don’t follow a specific list of product recommendations.
Parents would do well to diligently do their own research in locating a trusted professional who will work with them to provide the best possible care for their child. Many parents will become avid researchers, which is easy to do through internet. However, not everything one reads on internet can be trusted. It is wise to look for objective research through independent studies not published by the very companies who want to sell you their goods.
Again, it is wise for parents of children with ADD/ADHD to seek behavioral and medical advice from a trusted physician or psychologist who is experienced and conservative on dispensing medications, yet ready with knowledge and research when prescribing a drug that he believes will be helpful. If you are in question, be bold enough to ask your doctor for a copy of the research. If they are a true professional, they won’t hesitate to allow you to verify their findings. If they balk, keep looking for someone who will assist you with solid answers.
If you need further information, whether it is your child or yourself dealing with ADD/ADHD symptoms, you can contact me at
www.GraceLifeCoaching.com
Rhonda L. Harryman, M.Ed., CLC
Certified Life Coach
Emeritus Faculty, C.O.E.
University of Central Oklahoma
www.GraceLifeCoaching.com
