Monday, December 5, 2011

Ike's symptoms

Symptoms listed on the Feingold website that Ike exhibits:

Behavior Problems

Marked
hyperactivity
  • none - he is not hyperactive.

Impulsive
actions
  • Poor self-control, unpredictable behavior
  • Disruptive behavior / disturbs others
  • Unresponsive to discipline
  • Abusive behavior, unkindness to pets (not pets, SIBLINGS!)
  • Destructive behaviors: throws, breaks things
  • Inappropriate noises
  • Excessive or loud talking, interrupts often

Compulsive
actions
  • Aggression
  • Perseveration/repeating of an activity
  • Touching things or people excessively
  • Chewing on clothing, other objects

Emotional
concerns
  • Low frustration tolerance
  • Demands immediate attention
  • Irritability
  • Mood swings


Learning Problems

Short
attention
span
  • Impatience
  • Distraction
  • Inability to follow directions

Neuro-
muscular
involvement
  • Difficulty writing, drawing
  • Speech difficulties/delays

Cognitive
and
perceptual
disturbances
  • Auditory memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is heard)


Health Problems
        People who have symptoms of ADHD that respond well to dietary
        management also frequently have health problems such as:

Frequent
physical
complaints

  • Bedwetting (enuresis)
  • Daytime wetting
  • Headaches, migraines
  • Hives, rashes (urticaria)

Sleep
problems
  • Restless / erratic sleep

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