I am new to this forum, my son was diagnosed last Wednesday with ADHD combined with ODD. I have been fighting with our doctor since he was 10 months for something to be done. He was five in October and is a twin.
I am very on the fence about medication, and it was suggested by the specialist to try Omega 3, I use the fish oil capsuels , 3 once a day, I read and have been told that caffeine has a calming effect on ADHD kids, so at this point I am willing to try anything, I have been giving him 3 fish oil capsuels and two small cups of tea a day. So far we are on our second "really great day".
A good day would be him in his room for 1/2 the day and me going to bed in tears!
I have also modified his diet, something I did before last week, and deal with him a little different than his twin sister.
The only way he is managing kindergarten work is by copying off either his sister or someone else, he can not sit still and focus at story time, he cant wait his turn, and thinks that he has to be first no matter what.
The doctor recommended giving him choices, small ones but something that makes him think he is in control, something as simple as "would you like the blue or green cup" makes all the difference in the world.
I'm so glad I found this forum.