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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We put DS is a school with small classes, lots of recess, PE and hand-on learning.  We avoid foods with artificial food coloring and eat organic as much as possible.  We've eliminated gluten from his diet (the tests are inconclusive as to whether he could have Celiac but taking out the gluten has had a huge effect on his behavior).   We did OT for 2+ years to work on sensory issues and impulse control.  The OT was out-of-pocket and the private school eats a huge part of our budget, but these changes have made a dramatic difference in his life.  He's not 100% free of ADHD symptoms but he's thriving and happy and not exposed to drugs that could have long-term consequences.

I found the book Boys Adrift extremely helpful and the psychiatrist who wrote it makes a very convincing argument on the detriments of medication.  That being said, if there is ever a time when DS struggles despite all possible interventions, we will consider medication.  I do think most parents jump to medication because they are unwilling to spend [b]the time and money on alternatives[/b].[/quote]

Yes, most people have two parents working full time and still can't afford private school. But go ahead and judge, like all the other clueless rich women on DCUM....[/quote]

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