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Originally posted by James
In some of the research I have read recently, ADD and ADHD is pretty easy to control with justa couple simple things.
2. Mozart music believe it or not.
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No no no no no!!!! The "Mozart Effect" has been firmly disproven. I'm not saying that playing good music for your kid is a bad thing, but looking to it as a cure-all is absolutely off base. It will cure nothing but lackofculture-itis.
Now, to be fair (since everything else in your list was pretty rational, and you're pretty rational as well) using classical music in guided imagery sessions (most especially in the Bonny method...do a google if you're curious) does help encourage relaxation and focus. It's not something, however, that one can undertake at home or alone. It should be done by a board certified music therapist (
www.musictherapy.org for more info) that has taken continuing ed classes in GIM. I've never really read any studies on how well this works w/ hyperactive children. I know it does wonders for people w/ GAD, pre-op patients, and recovering addicts.