ADHD Checklist

ADHD Checklist before Ritalin

I think this is a good starting point in researching for anyone. All of these fall under the “what can it hurt to check out” category.  We haven’t done EVERY item on here… just putting the info out there so others can be informed.

Vision:  

• Check for Regular Vision AND Convergence Insufficiency
• I recommend this especially because we discovered our son had undiagnosed convergence insufficiency.  It was not found even after corrective lenses and past treatment for a lazy eye.  Go specifically for testing of convergence.  He has since corrected the problem with vision therapy.

Hearing:

• Get basic hearing tested as well as for Auditory Processing Disorder

Suppliments:  

• Start with Omega3 Fish Oil
• Contact a Naturopathic Doctor about Alternative Medicines
• Try L-theanine
• Consider Natural Remedies Products

Diet:  

• Take out Red Dye and other food coloring. (definitely effects our son)
• Investigate Food Allergies
• Delayed Food Sensitivies – Sage Test 
• Consider testing for Celiac Disease
• Consider Feingold (the diet plan tried)

Misc:

• Consider testing for Giftedness
• Nonverbal Learning Disorder
• Also find more ideas here:  Wrong Diagnosis

Resources:

Books for kids:  http://lucyshouse.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/some-adhd-resources/