Post by misty on Jan 6, 2007 14:55:48 GMT -5
cynthiatweedle...............Thread Started on Jan 29, 2006, 7:56pm
I thought this was an interesting possibility. See what you think. I don't like how the first part of this article comes off as preachy and hope this isn't too offensive.
www.summitdaily.com/article/20060129/NEWS/101290027
Drugs are not the only solution to treat ADD/ADHD ... there are other options
Dr. Tamara Boyd
January 29, 2006
Are you concerned with how much doctors are prescribing Ritalin and other drugs to treat ADD/ADHD disorder? It's important to know that there are other options.
The Interactive Metronome is one such option. Using movement and a computer, you try to match a beat generated by the computer to different exercises, over and over again. By doing this thousands of times, you develop strong connections in the brain that people with ADD/ADHD struggle with, such as focusing. It is like learning to ski. The more times the basic sequences are performed, you really don't have to think about it anymore. Focusing is the same way - if you train yourself to focus, then obviously you will be more trained in focusing.
Read more by following the link at the top of the post.
notellin
Actually, I believe that if you go on the Interactive Metronome website, you can plug in your zip code and get the names of the providers in your area. A occupational therapist provides this treatment in my town, and a chiropractor uses it in the next town over.
I thought this was an interesting possibility. See what you think. I don't like how the first part of this article comes off as preachy and hope this isn't too offensive.
www.summitdaily.com/article/20060129/NEWS/101290027
Drugs are not the only solution to treat ADD/ADHD ... there are other options
Dr. Tamara Boyd
January 29, 2006
Are you concerned with how much doctors are prescribing Ritalin and other drugs to treat ADD/ADHD disorder? It's important to know that there are other options.
The Interactive Metronome is one such option. Using movement and a computer, you try to match a beat generated by the computer to different exercises, over and over again. By doing this thousands of times, you develop strong connections in the brain that people with ADD/ADHD struggle with, such as focusing. It is like learning to ski. The more times the basic sequences are performed, you really don't have to think about it anymore. Focusing is the same way - if you train yourself to focus, then obviously you will be more trained in focusing.
Read more by following the link at the top of the post.
notellin
Actually, I believe that if you go on the Interactive Metronome website, you can plug in your zip code and get the names of the providers in your area. A occupational therapist provides this treatment in my town, and a chiropractor uses it in the next town over.
