Keep Trying

We decided that the Ritalin just wasn't working. Since it was also interfering with N's sleep, we stopped giving it to him. One person suggested that we give him a coffee bean. The theory is that all the drugs to treat ADHD are stimulants and coffee is a stimulant. So, perhaps a coffee bean would do the trick. I got some chocolate covered coffee beans and we'll give them a try. We're at the point where we will try anything. We're even considering removing the gluten from his diet. I'm skeptical about that since breast milk is gluten free and the kid was like this from the start. But, we'll see. My husband is ready to take N to see a Naturopath. I have nothing against alternative medicine (when it actually works), but K is even more skeptical than I am. If K is ready to try it, it must be worth a shot.

What works

I have determined that three things work to keep N occupied and out of trouble.
1. Videos
2. Leapster - he likes star wars math
3. Puzzles

Other than that, one on one attention where he gets to do whatever he likes works too. When I or the hubby have the time, we can take him to the book store or the science center or out on a date for lunch, etc... Staying at home with him doesn't usually work, because then he insists on watching videos and arguing over it just isn't worth it. The playground sometimes works, but usually he wants to do something that he is not ready for and he gets frustrated trying to do it over and over again. You have to give him credit for persistence!

What works for your kid(s)? I'd love suggestions.