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Behavior Problems
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Marked
hyperactivity
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- Constant motion
- Running instead of walking
- Inability to sit still
- Inappropriate wiggling of legs/hands
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Impulsive
actions
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- Poor self-control, unpredictable behavior
- Disruptive behavior / disturbs others
- Unresponsive to discipline
- Abusive behavior, unkindness to pets
- Destructive behaviors: throws, breaks things
- Little or no recognition of danger to self
- Inappropriate noises
- Excessive or loud talking, interrupts often
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Compulsive
actions
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- Aggression
- Perseveration/repeating of an activity
- Touching things or people excessively
- Chewing on clothing, other objects
- Scratching, biting & picking at skin
- Workaholic habits
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Emotional
concerns
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- Low frustration tolerance
- Demands immediate attention
- Irritability
- Overreaction to touch, pain, sound, lights
- Nervousness, panics easily
- Mood swings
- Low self-esteem
- Depression
- Frequent crying
- Suicidal thoughts
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Learning Problems
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Short
attention
span
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- Impatience
- Distraction
- Failure to complete projects
- Inability to listen to whole story
- Inability to follow directions
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Neuro-
muscular
involvement
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- Accident prone
- Poor muscle coordination
- Difficulty writing, drawing
- Dyslexia/reading problems
- Speech difficulties/delays
- Difficulty with playground activities, sports
- Eye muscle disorder (nystagmus, strabismus)
- Tics (unusual or uncontrollable movements)
- Seizures (if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)
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Cognitive
and
perceptual
disturbances
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- Auditory memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is heard)
- Visual memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is seen)
- Difficulty in comprehension and short term memory
- Disturbance in spatial orientation (up-down, right-left)
- Difficulties in reasoning (simple math problems, meaning in words)
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Health Problems
People who have symptoms of ADHD that respond well to dietary
management also
frequently have health problems such as:
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Frequent
physical
complaints
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- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Bedwetting (enuresis)
- Daytime wetting
- Stomachaches
- Headaches, migraines
- Hives, rashes (urticaria)
- Eczema
- Leg aches
- Constipation, diarrhea
- Congestion
- Seizures (if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)
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Sleep
problems
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- Resistance to going to bed
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Restless / erratic sleep
- Nightmares, bad dreams
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The symptoms commonly helped by the Feingold Program can be divided into symptoms of BEHAVIOR, LEARNING, & HEALTH (below). As depicted by the three interlocking circles, not everyone has all the symptoms - some may have only one symptom, while others may have many.