Posted on 08/01/2006 8:32:42 PM PDT by Flavius
PHOENIX, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Family counselor Jane Fendelman, MC, has valuable information for parents with school-age children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). She has a track record of helping families with children who would be considered worst-case scenarios -- without the use of medications like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta..
In her book "Raising Humane Beings" she writes in depth about what her clients call the "magic cure." In fact, within 3 to 5 sessions, with Fendelman's help, clients see issues resolved for good.
"I call ADD and ADHD the multimillion dollar medical myth," says Fendelman. "Why are diagnoses of ADD and ADHD on the rise in children -- and even in adults? Because we have invented this catch-all name for what is an adaptive response to our fast-paced, highly stimulating modern world. And what's more, drug companies have created medications to suppress this response so we think we have a solution."
Fendelman explains that drugging children is not the same as curing them. In fact, most drugs prescribed for ADD and ADHD contain dangerous amphetamines which are narcotic drugs known to contribute to stunted growth, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, increased risk of diabetes, strokes, cardiac arrest and death.
In fact, no definitive test for ADD and ADHD exists. There is only a list of indicators, as found in the DSM-IVR, the diagnostic manual published by the American Psychiatric Press. Indicators are not definitive.
Fendelman does not argue with the fact that the issues exist. "It's not really a problem in the child, it just shows up in the child," said Fendelman. "That's why it is so easy to cure it in 3 to 5 sessions."
"It is my mission to tell as many people as possible and help parents get their children off of medication once and for all," said Fendelman. "We are drugging our children unnecessarily and missing out on the creativity and ingenuity of an entire generation. It is as sad as it is dangerous."
For more than 15 years Fendelman has successfully delivered her life-changing, drug-free solutions for children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. As a result of her methods, Fendelman has seen an entire generation grow up drug-free.
Personally, I think diet has a lot to do with a lot of ADHD problems. As I just wrote in a freepmail to someone else on here, my son would space out and become very distracted. I already knew if he were ADHD I was not medicating him, since it was minor. Yet, it was enough that it was noticeable. We changed his diet. Less carbs and sugars. More protein. His behavior changed overnight. I can tell when he has been sneaking into things he shouldn't (a little bit is okay, but a lot and he is "out there".)
Okay, John. I am probably older than you based on the expansive vocabulary you have demonstrated. I am 38. Now maybe you can come up with some other ways to insult me without addressing the validity of the points I have made. Look at the number of words that I wrote and not one insulting thing was written about you, although many came to mind.
I saw a doctor, got a pill and it's night and day. I feel it, my parents see it and every friend of mine sees it.
Congratulations. I know how you feel.
As for the chicken/egg thing. There's a strong genetic link to ADD/ADHD. You may inherit it, but it doesn't always express itself. The books Driven From Distraction/Delivered from Distraction will make you laugh/cry when you read them because you will see yourself in much of the book as he chronicles many of his patients.
I know. I was being sarcastic. A second grader could have gotten that.
A comment from Jane Fendelman's website:
A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO ADHD, July 22, 2001
Niki Nymark, MSW, LCSW (St. Louis, MO USA)
As a clinical professional, I can recommend this book to parents, teachers and others who work or live with children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD and related problems. The author builds on her experience and excellent theoretical knowledge to describe behavioral alternatives to a medication model of treatment. A staunch opponent of drug therapy for children, Ms. Fendelman provides reassuring, sensible advice for parents--and some laughter along the way.
Type faster, I am waiting for your words of wisdom!!
On the other hand, there's the kids who have to go to the ER every 6 months, the ones who can't play at anyone else's house, the ones who never sleep and/or can't sleep with any stress. When they do sleep, it's as though they're in a trance - often they wet the bed much later than other kids. Some, when sick, will even vomit without waking.
This is ADHD. It may or may not need medication for treatment.
How about a totally breast fed baby who has signs and symptoms before 1 year old?
See http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1676158/posts?page=67#67
Knock it off!
good info, guys.
See my # 67
C'mon John, your not going to take that from him are you?????
Oh, now the sarcasm tag comes on. Anything to save face.
Thanks for your real life story. It puts the lie to alot of the BS on this thread. It's amazing the "experts" that show up when this type of subject comes up. Having dealt with this in my own life and in the life of my first child, its a frustrating thing to see it reduced to "mommy and daddy didn't give you enough discipline" or don't eat this or that.
Note how everyone here who claims to have ADHD describes their experience differently. The ADHD theory is too simplistic, and the testing for it is too subjective. ADHD is just an umbrella term for a list of behaviors.
One of my sons fits the description to a tee. I've known so many other parents whose kids were labeled ADHD, but their behavior doesn't even come close to the impulsivity my son exhibits. He's constantly distracted. I have a friend whose young son was diagnosed with autism, and even her little boy has commented on my son's behavior. In every situation we've put him in, he behaves the same way - sports, homeschool group activities, library activities... He drives his coaches, librarians, and other moms bonkers. And I am a tough mom. My other two sons do not exhibit the same behaviors. That's one reason why I homeschool - I suspect a school would label him with some kind of disorder, as that's the thing to do these days.
But I know what it's all about. He's highly active and easily bored. He can focus very well when he's interested in a topic. But he needs the information processed very quickly. He can pick up information very quickly watching TV/video or using a computer CD, and he has an excellent memory. He just doesn't have much patience. He's very kinesthetic - he has to move around, not sit still.
It's one thing for an adult to take a medication to help him focus. But kids are being given those risky drugs just so they'll behave in what is a very unnatural learning environment - being forced to sit in a classroom everyday, expected to learn what a grownup tells you to learn, at the pace the grownup decides is appropriate. That just doesn't work for every child.
There are only two treatment options:(1)Medication or (2)Hang up the cell phone, turn off the computer and the television and tend to the child's needs. Unfortunately, many times medication wins out.
Let me guess, he is the youngest.
Sorry link doesn't work for me, but funny you should mention baby and diet, I have experienced that first hand recently.
My grandbaby was born last September 21. He was totally breast fed. He was colicky, throwing up, not sleeping well, crying, screaming, etc. They said, "Don't worry, when he is three months all that will change." Then it was four months, five, six, seven and he was still hell on wheels. Did I mention he and his Mom and Dad live in my house? You couldn't hold him without him arching his back and squirming all around.
My lovely daughter-in-law then eliminated all milk products from her diet. Voila! We have a perfect angel (as angelic a baby can be) who now naps, no longer throws up milk, and smiles at us.
I know this little story is anecdotal as to a link between diet and behaviour, but I have experienced a behaviour change too with a change in diet. I wouldn't have believed it myself.
As my genius brother says, "What you don't eat can't kill you."
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