ADHD: Alternative Treatments Main MenuADHD: The Fact and the FictionThis project is intended to make connections between media portrayals of ADHD and their impacts on alternative treatments such as neurofeedback, behavioral therapy, parent training, and diet-alteration therapy.ADHD MedicationsToday, the use of ADHD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall is still the most popular treatment method for ADHD. Let's explore the adverse side effects of the medications, which are a reason alternative treatments have been gaining more attention recently.Common MisconceptionsHow YOU Can Avoid Parent ShamingThis page is designed to promote an active learning style for parents to avoid feeling shamed by media surrounding ADHD. The media often uses fear and anxiety to shame parents into trying treatments they are not comfortable with or spreading false information. I will teach you how to spot these things and avoid them!NeurofeedbackBehavior TherapyBehavior therapy is the most common alternative treatment for ADHD. It is currently recommended as a supplement to drugs but some parents believe that this treatment alone may be just as effective as a supplementation.Parent TrainingDiet RestrictionDiet restrictions are gaining popularity as an alternative treatment for ADHD. The Feingold Diet has stood out as a diet that improves behavioral issues with manipulation of diet.About MeKaty McCarthy52d4dc2d6cf99de1642c9855dd2bae6c30ec3e42
Parent Training Testimonial
12017-04-17T18:49:17-07:00Katy McCarthy52d4dc2d6cf99de1642c9855dd2bae6c30ec3e42163946This page shows a success story as a result of parent training to reduce ADHD symptoms. Parenting style is often criticized and thought to be a contributing factor to ADHD-like symptoms. Maybe this treatment will catch on because it aim to strengthen the bond between parent and child.plain2017-04-21T13:48:24-07:00Katy McCarthy52d4dc2d6cf99de1642c9855dd2bae6c30ec3e42The reward system has shown success for many cases of ADHD. Parents and children appear to see improvements in their own personal lives as well as their relationships with each other. This is one instance of how behavior training for parent and child can be affective in treating the symptoms of ADHD.
1media/myplate.png2017-04-18T08:37:42-07:00Katy McCarthy52d4dc2d6cf99de1642c9855dd2bae6c30ec3e42Diet Restriction24Diet restrictions are gaining popularity as an alternative treatment for ADHD. The Feingold Diet has stood out as a diet that improves behavioral issues with manipulation of diet.image_header2017-04-23T18:11:33-07:00Katy McCarthy52d4dc2d6cf99de1642c9855dd2bae6c30ec3e42