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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 424932" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>I don't think there is ever a "one size fits all" for our challenging kids.</p><p></p><p>What works for one difficult child doesn't always work for another. My son responded wonderfully to talk therapy, but many difficult children here don't. Some kids take vyvanse and some kids take concerta. Rewards work for some and not for others.</p><p></p><p>I think it's the same with Feingold, or any other food management program. Some children definitely respond to the removal of dyes and chemicals used in processed foods - some don't. Although we know it's healthier to avoid those processed foods. Some kids respond well to a reduction in sugar. </p><p></p><p>I think you follow your gut. If you feel it's worth the time, or the expense, or whatever - try it. What works for your family is just that. </p><p></p><p>I think that's the beauty of the board. As our illustrious past board owner used to say, take what you need and leave the rest. We can come here, ask for opinions on what others have tried, but knowing it's not a guarantee for our kid! If it was, we wouldn't be here so long!!!!!!</p><p></p><p>Malika, I think all of the suggestions your brother's neighbor mentioned are worth looking into. You might want to try the "change" from medication to no medication in the summer and then begin to add some of the other suggestions. I know that I have found, if possible, any drastic changes in medications or treatments are best done in the summer for my difficult child. He was tapered off both an antidep and an antipsyc in the summer and had time to adjust before the demands of school began. Also, I was around him a little more and could watch for subtle (or not so subtle!) changes.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. Keep us posted.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 424932, member: 805"] I don't think there is ever a "one size fits all" for our challenging kids. What works for one difficult child doesn't always work for another. My son responded wonderfully to talk therapy, but many difficult children here don't. Some kids take vyvanse and some kids take concerta. Rewards work for some and not for others. I think it's the same with Feingold, or any other food management program. Some children definitely respond to the removal of dyes and chemicals used in processed foods - some don't. Although we know it's healthier to avoid those processed foods. Some kids respond well to a reduction in sugar. I think you follow your gut. If you feel it's worth the time, or the expense, or whatever - try it. What works for your family is just that. I think that's the beauty of the board. As our illustrious past board owner used to say, take what you need and leave the rest. We can come here, ask for opinions on what others have tried, but knowing it's not a guarantee for our kid! If it was, we wouldn't be here so long!!!!!! Malika, I think all of the suggestions your brother's neighbor mentioned are worth looking into. You might want to try the "change" from medication to no medication in the summer and then begin to add some of the other suggestions. I know that I have found, if possible, any drastic changes in medications or treatments are best done in the summer for my difficult child. He was tapered off both an antidep and an antipsyc in the summer and had time to adjust before the demands of school began. Also, I was around him a little more and could watch for subtle (or not so subtle!) changes. Good luck. Keep us posted. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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