You might think the name Traditional Attention Deficit Alternatives (TRADA) sounds like a contradiction of terms. Some would jump to conclude: "We must be peddling dead mineral water or some other snake oil as an alternative to Prozac and Ritalin."
Have you ever noticed that many things are not as they first appear? My use of the word Alternatives applies more to the diagnosis than the treatment. Since TRADA was founded seven years ago, we have spoken in-depth with hundreds of families. What can help kids most is always our most important research question.
There are common threads and distinct patterns. If you just wish to know what to do right now for a child, get Zeke's letter and TRADA Graph "A". You can print them out or send a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to TRADA, c/o A.B. Colombo, P.O. Box 30076; East Canton, Ohio 44730.
Below you will also find the answers to perplexing questions of the day. Solutions are also offered that help to promote better health and mental agility for your children. In addition, feel free to use the printable forms which are designed to assist you in your effort to provide a better life for your children and grandchildren.
This section of the Giant Killers represents the joint efforts of Bob Manfull, President, TRADA, and Al Colombo, the administrator and webmaster of this web site.
