ADD / ADHD Naturopathic and Homeopathic Treatment for Children
Telehealth Pediatric Care for Attention, Focus, and Behavior
Are you a parent whose child struggles with attention, focus, or behavior and is looking for a more natural, individualized approach to care?
If your child has difficulty focusing, following instructions, sitting still, or managing emotions, you may be looking for answers about ADD or ADHD. Dr. Oskin provides ADHD naturopathic treatment for children through all-inclusive homeopathic and telehealth care programs designed for chronic developmental conditions.
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects between three and five percent of American children, and can interfere with their ability to stay on task, focus, and regulate behavior.
Some common symptoms of ADHD include:
- failure to listen to, remember, or apply instructions
- difficulty organizing school work
- fidgeting
- excessive talking
- not finishing projects, chores, and homework
- trouble paying attention to and responding to details
There are three main types of ADHD:
- Predominantly inattentive subtype
- Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype
- Combined subtype
ADHD symptoms often begin before age 7 and are typically diagnosed in children in their elementary school years. While some children improve over time, others continue to experience symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
Dr. Oskin’s Interview on Voice America
Dr. Jamie Oskin explains how homeopathy and natural medicine can help children with ADHD.
When ADHD Symptoms Affect Daily Life
For many families, ADD and ADHD impact more than just school performance, especially as your child gets older. Symptoms also affect behavior at home, relationships with siblings and peers, emotional regulation, and confidence and self-esteem.
These challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when progress feels slow or inconsistent. Dr. Oskin’s goal is to help you and your family manage these symptoms safely and effectively, all while supporting your child’s development and quality of life.
Conventional ADHD Treatment Options
There is wide agreement that treatment of ADHD should be multifactorial and should not be limited to the use of medications alone. This is especially true when you consider that commonly used stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) tend to decrease impulsive and hyperactive behavior and increase the ability to focus.
However, these treatments can also cause potential side effects, including nausea, dry mouth, nervousness, tics, diminished appetite, weight loss, stunted growth, palpitations, and insomnia.
Other aspects of treatment include creating a structured classroom environment and improving parenting skills through parent education. Behavioral therapy and tutoring can also be helpful.
Medication may help manage the symptoms of ADHD, but there is currently no conventional cure for ADHD.
Homeopathic and Naturopathic Treatment for ADD/ADHD
The parents who work with Dr. Oskin are often looking for a way to support their child’s health without relying solely on medications that just mask the symptoms and can have significant side effects like appetite suppression and insomnia
Dr. Oskin’s experience treating many ADHD kids has involved using natural remedies to help them be healthier overall, improve focus, behave better, and excel in school.
Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, and effective treatment for children suffering from ADHD with no known side effects. It may help support:
- Focus and attention
- Behavior and emotional regulation
- Hyperactivity
- Learning and development
Homeopathy stimulates the child’s body to rebalance and self-heal, and scientific studies* show the use of homeopathic treatments for ADHD demonstrates positive results. Because homeopathy is a holistic therapy, it works to rebalance your child’s entire system and may also support other health concerns.
Treatment of ADHD with Homeopathy may require adjustments over time, as children often improve in stages.
* Frei H, Thurneysen A. Treatment for hyperactive children: homeopathy and methylphenidate compared in a family setting. Br Homeopath J. 2001 Oct; 90(4):183-8.
* Frei H, Everts R, von Ammon K, et al. Homeopathic treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. Eur J Pediatr. 2005 Dec; 164(12):758-67.
Natural Treatment Options for Children with ADHD
Dr. Oskin joins ABC15 to talk about homeopathic treatment for ADHD alongside a parent who shares her experience with her son’s behavioral challenges, medication side effects, and the positive changes she saw after working with Dr. Oskin.
Dr. Oskin’s Program-Based Approach for ADHD Care
ADHD is a chronic condition that often requires ongoing support, not just one-time visits.
Dr. Oskin works through structured, all-inclusive programs rather than a fee-for-service model. This allows families to receive a treatment plan with consistent guidance, ongoing evaluation, and support as their child progresses.
Programs typically include:
- A 1.5 to 3-hour comprehensive new client consultation
- An individualized treatment plan
- Follow-up appointments of approximately 30 to 45 minutes every 4 to 6 weeks
- Programs range from 6 to 12 months, depending on the nature and duration of the condition. Longer-standing chronic conditions are most often 12-month programs.
- Private messaging through the patient portal and direct text communication
- Access and support between appointments – Program clients have access to private messaging through the patient portal and direct text communication during standard business hours.
Because children with ADHD may experience fluctuations in focus, behavior, and emotional regulation, enrollment is capped to maintain space and flexibility for your family when you need support. This approach also allows for adjustments over time and more consistent progress.
ADHD/ADD Telehealth Care for Families Nationwide*
Dr. Oskin provides telehealth care for children and families experiencing chronic, complex health concerns, including ADHD, Autism, PANS/PANDAS, developmental disorders, metabolic conditions, and immune-related illnesses. For clients located in Arizona, laboratory testing and certain prescription medications may be incorporated when appropriate. For telehealth clients outside of Arizona, programs focus solely on naturopathic and homeopathic medicine.
All clients are required to maintain a local physician for acute care needs, physical exams, laboratory testing, imaging, diagnostic workup, well checkups, and medication management prescribed by other providers.
*Due to state regulations, telehealth services are not available to patients located in Florida, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
Other Natural and Integrative ADHD Treatments
Other non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD may be useful, in addition to homeopathy.
These may include:
- A whole foods diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential fatty acids
- A GFCFSF diet, avoiding highly processed foods high in sugars, artificial colorings, flavorings, preservatives, and partially hydrogenated oils.
- Nutritional or herbal supplement support
- Behavioral modification and lifestyle changes, such as individual and family counseling
- Behavior modification programs
- Neurofeedback or biofeedback computer programs
- Positive behavior reinforcement
Dr. Oskin may provide specific recommendations based on your child’s individual needs.
ADD/ADHD Case Study
Dr. Oskin treated a 5-year-old boy suffering from ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder who would scream and threaten his mother and then do the exact opposite of what she told him to do when they first came for treatment.
He was violent and frequently hit his siblings and had behavioral problems at school where he frequently got in trouble because he could not wait his turn. If another child had a toy he wanted, he would just take it from them.
He was having difficulty learning and was easily frustrated. He said things like, “I don’t want to go to school because I don’t like it.”
He had difficulty with focus and would quickly lose concentration. He would throw temper tantrums and couldn’t follow instructions as he was easily distracted.
Mom reported that it was difficult to get him to sit still as he would fidget, squirm, and be impatient. He was always “on the go” as if “driven by a motor.”
At night, it was tough to get him to sleep because he would be wide awake and want to play until at least 1 am, which was exhausting for Mom. Then he would wet the bed four nights a week, causing a great deal of extra stress for Mom with loads of laundry and disrupted nights of sleep.
The boy’s mother wouldn’t discipline him because he would retaliate with such nastiness. She didn’t know what went wrong with her youngest son as her other children all had normal temperaments.
The teachers at school were telling her he needed to be on Ritalin, yet she wanted to try alternatives to medications first, so Dr. Oskin started him on a homeopathic medicine that was individualized to him.
A month later at his first follow-up, the boy was no longer as aggressive and was not hitting his siblings as much. He was less restless and impatient. He was no longer threatening Mom when he got in trouble and would respond with apologies rather than threats. Mom reported he was much calmer and had not wet the bed a single time since starting homeopathic treatment.
Mom was also getting more sleep because her son was falling asleep by 11 pm every night rather than staying up later to play.
This is an example of how homeopathic treatment can help a child rebalance naturally for improved health and happiness overall.
Support and Tips for Parents, Teachers, and Families of Children with ADHD
Kids who suffer from ADHD require lots of love and support, and extra attention, from their parents and community. The book, “Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, The Heart of Parenting,” by psychologist John Gottman, PhD, is based on research and offers tips and strategies for parenting, especially for kids who require more attention and support. It can be a valuable resource for parents and those close to your child.
Tips for parents and teachers to help kids who suffer from ADHD:
- Set up a quiet, non-distracting place for homework completion
- Allow for increased activity in a safe environment
- Utilize short work sessions
- Maintain immediate consequences
- Reinforce good behavior
- Coordinate homework between parents and teachers using a daily assignment notebook
- Have a second set of school books at home
- Put a strong emphasis on behavioral therapy, such as token systems
- Reinforce good behavior (with rewards and attention)
- Make eye contact with each request
- Focus on one task at a time
- Employ brief time-out periods
- Stop behavior before it escalates
- Find things the child is good at and emphasize these
- Some families benefit from anger training, social training, and family therapy
- Utilize time-outs to allow children to “self-soothe,” but not as a punishment
Dr. Robert Myers is a child psychologist who recommends exercises you can do with your child if they are suffering from ADHD.
Book Your ADD/ADHD Free Consultation with
Dr. Oskin
If your child has difficulty focusing, following instructions, sitting still, or managing emotions, and you are looking for answers about ADD or ADHD, the next step is to schedule a consultation call.
Many families searching for ADHD naturopathic treatment for children come to Dr. Oskin after trying medications or therapies without lasting results.
During this call, you can discuss your child’s history, ask questions, and determine whether this program may be the right fit for your family.
ADD/ADHD Treatment for Children Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for ADD/ADHD in children?
ADHD treatment is often multifactorial and may include behavioral therapy, educational support, and, in some cases, medication. Some families also explore natural approaches such as nutrition, lifestyle changes, and homeopathic treatment to support focus, behavior, and overall health.
Can ADHD be treated naturally without medication?
Some families choose to explore natural ADHD treatment options such as diet, lifestyle changes, and homeopathy. Dr. Oskin provides naturopathic and homeopathic care designed to support the child’s overall function, behavior, and development without relying solely on medication.
How does homeopathy help children with ADHD?
Homeopathy is a natural approach that works by stimulating the body’s ability to rebalance and self-heal. In children with ADHD, it may help support focus, behavior, emotional regulation, and overall health through individualized treatment.
How long does ADHD treatment take?
ADHD is a chronic condition, and progress often happens over time. Many children begin to show improvements within the first few months, but ongoing care and adjustments may be needed to support long-term development.
Does Dr. Oskin offer telehealth for ADHD treatment?
Yes. Dr. Oskin provides telehealth care for families nationwide*. This allows for consistent support, follow-up, and guidance without the need for in-person visits.
*Due to state regulations, telehealth services are not available to patients located in Florida, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
What does Dr. Oskin’s ADHD/ADD program include?
Programs typically include a comprehensive 1.5 to 3-hour initial consultation, an individualized treatment plan, and follow-up appointments every 4 to 6 weeks. Programs generally range from 6 to 12 months, depending on the child’s needs.
Can ADHD symptoms improve over time?
Some children learn to manage their symptoms as they grow, especially with the right support. With consistent care, many children experience improvements in focus, behavior, and emotional regulation over time.
How do I know if this approach is right for my child?
If your child is struggling with attention, behavior, or emotional regulation and you are looking for a more individualized or natural approach, the next step is to schedule a consultation to discuss your child’s needs.
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