Report

I received our PD's report of Rohan's Conners Assessment results stating the ADHD-Inattentiveness diagnosis. I filled out a questionnaire and Rohan's teacher filled one out as well. Both results show he doesn't have a problem with hyperactivity or aggression. He does have an issue with learning concepts, following directions, focus/attention and social skills. Teacher doesn't have a concern about his literacy or numeracy though which is a plus point.

We'll be going to see the Educational Psychologist tomorrow. He's going to assess how Rohan learns and give me tools on the best way to teach him. I am looking forward to that. Also he'll be able to point out if anything else if a concern.

ADHD management - our way

This is my little man. He is the reason for the question What is normal? 

A few weeks ago, Rohan was diagnosed with ADHD - Inattentiveness. He is not hyperactive but he is easily distracted and not able to focus when there are distractions. Our PD (paediatrician) suggested I medicate him. As a personal choice, I don't want to. I feel he is too young and most often ADHD is a symptom for something else. I know there a people out there who will disagree with me but this is how I feel about it. So I am trying to do it the natural way.

1) I've changed his diet as recommended by the naturopath. No wheat and no dairy. I'm trying really hard on this. He eats wheat free bread and drinks oat milk but I'm finding it difficult to replace cheese. Have to find alternatives for that one.

2) Behavioural management in the classroom and at home eg reward charts, visual aids (See below). I'll elaborate more in another post.

Visual aids

Basic reward chart

3) More outdoor exercise time. Apparently, this helps to burn energy. Thank god summer is almost here.

4) Homeopathic remedy from the US. I'll write about what I think about it in another post.