Treating ADHD with science

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How to treat ADHD with science:

• medication; many improvements are benefited by medication
• Tighten up accountability
• make mental info physical because working memory shot. Cues, cards, reminders
• make time physical: clocks, timers
• break up lengthy assignments and break them up into many small step
• make motivation external: consequences in the now, points, prizes, rewards
• keep the executive function fuel tank full
  • rewards
  • encouragement
  • 10-minute breaks often with relaxation and meditation (10 minutes work, 3 minutes break for kids)
  • routine aerobic exercise fills and grows the tank
  • sugar in the blood stream. Blood glucose. Sip on a sweet drink to get blood sugar up and keep it up