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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a very complex issue and it’s not as simple as the parents are anti medicine or in denial about their child’s behavior.

Giving stimulants to children is a big deal.

I’ve also seen similar effects with exercise—so giving medication can feel like the “easy” or “lazy” way out. When my ADHD nephew joined a year round swim team with daily practices was the year that he finally was able to focus and finally turned things around. Before that he’d done soccer with 3 practices a week but that wasn’t nearly enough. I know my brother and his wife felt guilty about giving him medication in the past instead of channeling that excess energy into physical exercise.

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For severe ADHD exercise alone may have very little impact. My severe ADHD 8yo does year round swim, taekwon-do, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Only medication has controlled his symptoms enough for him to get through school without a phone call home.[/quote]

Same. It used to make me so angry when well intentioned adults would say "wow at least he will sleep well tonight" after observing activity, and I would just smile. Because none of that activity calmed him down, it was just his default!

Exercise is awesome and ADHD kids tend to be happier because they are in an environment where they are successful and thrive. But its not the same as medication. Ask a grown up on anti depressants if they've considered just going for a run because it boosts your mood.[/quote]

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