adhd and autism

adhd and autism.  adhd stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Many autistic children are labeled as having ADHD due to their not being able to sit or focus for even short periods of time. There are natural as well as prescription medications available that assist with hyperactivity and focus. The prescription drugs that several of the children I know have tried, as well as my own son, turned them into little zombies with no energy. Behavioral therapy and sensory integration therapy also assists with these disorders.  

Here are some natural alternatives to try. Remember to check with your doctor before trying any new therapy.

• Source Naturals has a dietary supplement called GABA Calm which is a small peppermint flavored sublingual tablet http://www.sourcenaturals.com

• Planetary has an herbal syrup called Calm Child http://www.planetaryformulas.com

• Magnesium can also be used to calm us as well as our muscles.

• Success with Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity web page by Dr. Allen Buresz http://www.all-natural.com/add.html

• Växa is a privately held company based in Tampa, Florida founded in 1987. http://www.vaxa.com/adhd_medication.asp

• ADHD News has links, books, information about adult ADHD and an article about natural solutions and parent coaching.  http://www.adhdnews.com/jan2000.htm