Realistic alternatives for ADHD?

There is no one single alternative therapy for ADHD. Any successful programme has to be integrated and designed to be totally supportive of the individual concerned and it will need to address all aspects of the condition to be effective. For example, the emotional responses to things that go on around people with ADHD. The impulsivity or the impatience and fidgeting and levels of frustration when they are unable to complete the task or maintain focus. This has a knock on effect on confidence, self esteem and motivation levels. All of these are addressed by the Bach Flower remedies. This are safe and simple and amazingly effective often producing positive responses within a few days of taking the natural remedy drops that were introduced by a Harley street doctor in the 1930’s.

I have observed children in schools with high ceilings where the acoustics are very poor and echo and amplify. This means that some children cannot information process properly in such a compromised hearing situation. The reasons for this could be many, including an early undiagnosed glue ear condition. When this is the case I have seen some amazing result s with Hopi ear therapy. This primarily helps the chid to relax but also can help, with sound overload which is often the case for ADHD children in busy noisy classrooms.

A lot of fingers point to one reason for ADHD symptoms, for example diet. Change the diet, take that supplement and it will all be OK? Diet is a big consideration in relieving symptoms of ADHD but often it is not just diet alone which is why an effective alternative to ADHD will look at sensitivities to different foods and additives alongside other lifestyle considerations.
One of the most important aspects of a successful alternative is to help the child concerned to relax. This is one of the major symptoms of this condition which affects everything else going n in that child’s life.

The one programme that supports all of these criteria for an effective ADHD alternative is the award winning and OFSTED commended HET – Holistic Educational Therapy programme. The therapeutic approaches are linked to an out of school alternative educational programme which includes environmental and eco projects as well as a HET PET Therapy. In addition to which it contains a structure for evaluating success and progress throughout the whole HET programme.
Supported by a fully interactive website with many FREE downloadable materials and optional online therapist support on a 1:1 basis – HET offers a true ADHD alternative.

Video from a school practising HET

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