So, if you have a bad experience with a crutch that can help you walk, no one should use it?
Why do you think your experience will be true for everyone else??
I totally think you should share, as I think those who have had a positive experience should share.
What I take issue with is making it sound like it’s a poison.
I have seen both sides of the coin. I witnessed some side effects that were very undesirable. I also witnessed the terrible damage that spending years using alternative supports can have on a child. Truly, I don’t think medicine is ideal. But neither is being miserable, being kicked out of school, rejected by all of one’s peers and having a tumultuous home environment.
I don’t think that there’s one way that’s right or everyone.
All of the healthy living suggestions offered earlier in this thread are wonderful for all kids, and more so for kids with ADHD. But it’s naive to think that that would be enough for kids dealing with this unique challenge to a more extreme degree.
If a child can’t sit through bensching, how in the world is he going to sit through a therapy session?
I think managing naturally is the preferred route, but only if possible. It is not enough for everyone and I would want others to know that medicine is not evil and they should not be afraid to try. The improvement and positive impact on a child/person’s life and self esteem cannot be overstated.