This video shares the research behind 3 alternatives treatments for ADHD. This should help you to get started!
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Dr. Kenny
Thank you for making these available I really appreciate it as this information is invaluable for us ADHD-er’s. I have a question for you about research into ADHD and Tai Chi or Qi Gong. I practise these myself and am currently in China strudying to become an instructor. I have heard that they are very helpful, I personally find them very helpful. I wonder though if there is any real research out there that might be of use?
Roy – thanks for your feedback.
I don’t know of any research about Tai Chi or Qi Gong. I imagine they are very helpful for ADHD – there is starting to be some research on ‘mindfulness’ – which is meditation. I imagine that combining the physical aspect with this (as in Tai Chi and Qi Gong) would make it even better for ADD. I’ll keep an eye out for research on this.
Dr. Kenny
Again another great video with some factual information. Have a specialist appointment early December and can’t wait to dicuss some of the alternatives that you have mentioned.
Heather –
Thanks for the comment. I’m glad to hear that these videos can help you with discussing these issues with your doctor!
Best,
Dr. Kenny
Well done, informative videos. I’ll be sure to pass your site to patients.
Glad you mentioned neurofeedback. I tried this last year- very expensive ($3000 for initial session with psychologist and CD set), required time and dedication ( minimum 20-30 minutes 5-6 days/ wk for several months) . I couldn’t find many conclusively positive studies on line on my local ADHD specialist hadn’t heard it was effective so I abandoned it fearing I’d been “had” again. I’ve been trying a much cheaper , more fun version on line- Luminosity – that someone earlier mentioned. Not sure it helps.
I would be interested on your thoughts on CBT , there are some CBT self help type manuals available and Mindfullness for ADHD. Unfortunately these both sound good but appear to be expensive and very time consuming. Not sure if just reading about it and trying on your own would be as useful as therapist run sessions/ workshops .
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your comments. Regarding CBT – there are some great, research based programs on CBT for adults. The research is of course based on a therapist driven session, but there are ‘self help’ manuals. Here is one from Dr. Safren that is research based: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195188195/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=adhdtelesemin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0195188195.
I’m not aware of the Mindfulness programs, but I think this is a promising area.
Dr. Kenny
Thank you for these easy to use and informative videos. I only have watched the 3rd one and look forward to going back to 1 and 2.
Stephanie