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What are some non-medical ways to deal with adhd behaviors? are there other options besides medication to help my child with his adhd?

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Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

There are: Adhd can be relieved in many instances by helping the child learn a variety of coping mechanism. In addition co-existing anxiety and/or depression can make the adhd worse. Where possible creating an environment that does not strain attentional demands e.g. With noise and other distractions or demands that the child sit for long periods of time often helps. There are many things that can be tried.

Answered 3/2/2013

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