My son's school was pushing ADHD and meds (although they couldn't come out and say it directly). We pushed back and did alternatives, but finally tried the meds. Made him worse. We found a doc that specializes in pediactric neurology and she said the stimulants made him worse because he didn't have ADHD, but rather a "mood regulation disorder." The treatment? omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Yup, cod liver oil.
As with any behavioral issue, it is hard to figure out cause and effect. The between him getting older (turns 10 next month), mom and dad splitting (relatively amicably), "play therapy" and the cod liver oil, he is like a different kid. Not sedate by any means, and still a bit of a pita for the teacher, but that's ok...given his genetic makeup I don't expect a teacher's pet
