NOTES:

• Everyone experiences some of these symptoms once in a while, but it is the intensity and frequency that can indicate when it is not a normal condition.
• Success with this program may make stimulant medication unnecessary.
• If you are now using such medication, changing dosages on your own can be dangerous. Physician supervision is needed when changing psychoactive medications.
• If any of these symptoms have appeared suddenly or if they are severe, consult a physician. It may be a symptom of some other, more serious, condition.
• This material is for information only and is not intended to replace appropriate medical care.

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	Behavior Problems
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Marked hyperactivity

Constant motion
Running instead of walking
Inability to sit still
Inappropriate wiggling of legs/hands

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Impulsive Actions

Disruptive behavior / disturbs others
Unresponsiveness to discipline
Unkindness to pets
Poor self-control
Destructive behaviors: throws, breaks things
Little or no recognition of danger to self
Inappropriate noises
Excessive talking
Loud talking
Interrupts often
Abusive behavior
Unpredictable behavior

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Compulsive Actions

Aggression
Perseveration/repeating of an activity
Touching things or people excessively
Workaholic habits
Chewing on clothing, other objects
Scratching, biting & picking at skin

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Emotional Concerns

Low frustration tolerance
Depression
Frequent crying
Demands immediate attention
Irritability
Overreaction to touch, pain, sound, lights
Panics easily
Nervousness
Low self-esteem
Mood swings
Suicidal thoughts

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	Learning Problems
	Short attention span Neuro-muscular involvement Cognitive and perceptual disturbances Behavior || Learning || Health || Note || Home

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Short Attention Span

Impatience
Distraction
Failure to complete projects
Inability to listen to whole story
Inability to follow directions

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Neuro-Muscular Involvement

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

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Cognitive and Perceptual Disturbances

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: Physical complaints Sleep problems Behavior || Learning || Health || Note || Home

Frequent Physical Complaints

Ear infections
Asthma
Bedwetting (enuresis)
Daytime wetting
Stomachaches
Headaches, migraines
Hives, rashes (urticaria)
Eczema
Leg aches
Constipation, diarrhea
Congestion
Seizures (especially if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)

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Sleep Problems

Resistance to going to bed
Difficulty falling asleep
Restless / erratic sleep
Nightmares, bad dreams

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