http://www.karenhurd.com/concern_adhd.htmlQuote from hippie:
I read that ADHD can be treated with homeopathy. I am looking more into it, talked a homeopathy doc who prescribed some remedies. I am also reading up and and finding out more about it.
Homeopathy does not have side effects and is relatively inexpensive. If it works, it would be great for many people who drug themselves out for a tedious job or to stay in the school system.
Quote from 1prometheus:
The entire notion of ADHD is in my opinion fraudulent.
A few random points. (to lazy to form a coherent, systematic essay)
-The notion that individual children should be bent with drugs to the statist/industrial education complex is immoral and anti-american.
-In my opinion the new, feminized, touchy feely form of education DOES NOT SUIT a large number of spirited young men who we now label and attempt to FORCE to be, "good little boys" (act like girls, in other words).
-Many ADHD boys need a more vigorous, spirited education that allows for more time (MUCH MORE TIME) exploring ones personal aptitudes and interests.
-/B]

Quote from ElCubano:
anyone use Vyvanse? The doctor has suggested my son start taking this. He is on the spectrum and also has ADHD? right now he takes nothing and has a hard time focusing in class and while doing school work. I am against the long term use of any medication.
Quote from southbeach4me:
My neighbor is a neurologist and his 19 yo daughter takes it, she has dramatically improved her ability to focus at work and in school. The fact that you, for some reason, are against long term use of medication should have absolutely no bearing on whats best for him. You are not a doctor.
I know a few adults that take ADHD medication for life bcuz its the only way they can be truly productive in life. Ppl with ADHD have brains wired differently and they're brains will ALWAYS be like that. So pleeez, with all due respect to you as a father, for the sake of your son, keep your personal opinions out of it , and let the specialists(neurologists) treat him with what will help him lead a more focused, productive life.........even if it means him taking meds for the rest of his life.