ADHD: Alternatives to Medication

Improving focus, concentration and behavior in natural, sustainable ways

Created by: Mia Von Scha
Child therapist and parenting coach

What Will I Learn?

• Know what ADHD is and the risks of traditional treatments
• Understand common mistakes made in diagnosing ADHD and what it could actually be instead
• Design a diet that eliminates substances that exacerbate or cause ADHD symptoms
• Remove common toxins from home or school that may exacerbate or cause ADHD symptoms
• Teach children how to manage stress and increase focus
• Understand and meet children's unmet emotional needs that may be leading to misbehavior
• Understand and work with children's values to ensure optimal concentration and focus

Requirements

• An open mind and a willingness to learn from and engage children differently
• Access to a computer or phone to watch videos and the ability to download Word or PDF documents

Target audience

• Parents who have been told that their child has ADHD but who question this diagnosis
• Parents who have been told that their child has ADHD and are uncomfortable with the treatment methods advised.
• Teachers and educators who would like more engagement in the classroom without medicating their students
• Parents who have a child on ADHD medication where the meds are not having the desired effect
• Parents who have a child on ADHD medication but the child is suffering with side-effects of the meds