Symptoms that may be helped by Allergy Behaviour Clinic Program

ALLERGY BEHAVIOUR CLINIC
PICKY EATERS CLINIC
JL Rawasari Selatan 50, Jakarta Indonesia
Jl Taman Bendungan Asahan 5 Jakarta Indonesia
Bunda Hospital, Jakarta Indonesia
Phone : (62- 21) 70081995 - 4264126 – 31922005
email : wido25@hotmail.com , htpp://www.childrenfamily.com

Everyone experiences some of these symptoms once in a while, but it is the intensity and frequency that can indicate when it is not a normal condition.
Success with this program may make stimulant medication unnecessary. If you are now using such medication, changing dosages on your own can be dangerous. Physician supervision is needed when changing psychoactive medications.
If any of these symptoms have appeared suddenly or if they are severe, consult a physician. It may be a symptom of some other, more serious, condition.
This material is for information only and is not intended to replace appropriate medical care.

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

Physical complaints
Sleep problems
Physical Complaints :
· Ear infections
· Recurrent Infection
· Asthma
· Bedwetting (enuresis)
· Daytime wetting
· Stomachaches
· Headaches, migraines
· Hives, rashes (urticaria)
· Eczema
· Leg aches
· Constipation, diarrhea
· Congestion
· Seizures (some types, especially if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)

Sleep Problems :
· Resistance to going to bed
· Difficulty falling asleep
· Restless / erratic sleep
· Nightmares
· Bruxisme

Behavior Problems :
Marked hyperactivity
Impulsive actions
Compulsive actions
Emotional concerns

Marked hyperactivity :
· Constant motion
· Running instead of walking
· Inability to sit still
· inappropriate wiggling of legs/hands

Impulsive Actions :
· Disruptive behavior / disturbs others
· Unresponsiveness to discipline
· Unkindness to pets
· Poor self-control
· Destructive behaviors: throws, breaks things
· Little or no recognition of danger to self
· Inappropriate noises
· Excessive talking
· Loud talking
· Interrupts often
· Abusive behavior
· Unpredictable behavior

Compulsive Actions :
· Aggression
· Perseveration/repeating of an activity
· Touching things or people excessively
· Workaholic habits
· Chewing on clothing, other objects
· Scratching, biting & picking at skin

Emotional Concerns :
· Low frustration tolerance
· Depression
· Frequent crying
· Demands immediate attention
· Irritability
· Overreaction to touch, pain, sound, lights
· Panics easily
· Nervousness
· Low self-esteem
· Mood swings
· Suicidal thoughts

Learning Problems :
Short attention span
Neuro-muscular involvement
Cognitive and perceptual disturbances

Short Attention Span :
· Impatience
· Distraction
· Failure to complete projects
· Inability to listen to whole story
· Inability to follow directions

Neuro-Muscular Involvement :
· Accident prone
· Poor muscle coordination
· Difficulty writing, drawing
· Dyslexia/reading problems
· Speech difficulties/delays
· Difficulty with playground activities, sports
· Eye muscle disorder (nystagmus, strabismus)
· Tics
· unusual or uncontrollable movements)
· Seizures (some forms)

Cognitive and Perceptual Disturbances :
· Auditory memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is heard)
· Visual memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is seen)
· Difficulty in comprehension and short term memory
· Disturbance in spatial orientation (up-down, right-left)
· Difficulties in reasoning (simple math problems, meaning in words)