Charlie Finishes Out the Quarter With All A’s :)

29. October 2008 by Shirley.

Upon returning from our week long trip, we got Charlie’s report card in the mail. These are his grades for the first quarter of his freshman year: 

Algebra II Honors                                 91

Biology I Honors                                   96

English Comp II Honors                     95

Geometry Honors                                100

PE 98

Wisdom Literature Bible Honors    95

World History Honors                         93

Not bad for a kid who had problems focusing and sitting still in class. Charlie is even in classes with 10th graders. My have we come a long way! What many teachers don’t realize is that the majority of ADD/ADHD are extremely smart. The grades that ADD/ADHD children receive on their report card, mid- terms, progress reports, etc… are not a reflection of their potential. I remember when we use to have to check Charlie’s book bag every morning to make sure he had his homework. Or the night before school we would get on the computer to see what homework or test he needed to study for that night. And still we would continue to see O’s on his homework and class work assignment. We always had to stay on top of him even though he was on ADHD medication. It’s truly amazing how a situation at one point could seem so hopeless completely switch to it’s polar opposite. Looking as this report card, just makes me tingle all over. Charlie accomplish all of this medication free and in great physical health. He plays sports and has friends again. Charlie is living proof that you do not have to put your child on medication to achieve these results!

Remember this; you can’t beat off ADD/ADHD with aggression, but you can trick it into submission. You have to learn how to out smart it in order to gain the control over ADD/ADHD. Remove the toxins, maximize nutrients to help support and bring balance back to the immune system, and last invest in spiritual support. Whether that be the Bible, self help books, DVD’s, programs, ADD/ADHD support groups, etc… do whatever it takes to find a better way to help your child build their self esteem and to also help them understand that their potential in this world is limitless! Help them find their passion because that will be the key in putting their hyper focus to good use.

Enthusiastically yours,

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