Ritalin For Dyslexia: Treatment Or A Quick Fix?

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2016-05-20 13:55

When it comes to dyslexia, it's difficult to determine whether or not pharmaceutical medications can help. This video discusses the use of Ritalin to combat the effects of dyslexia, including the input of a mother who attempted to use Ritalin to benefit her child.

While the discussion is controversial, both sides of this discussion in the video agree that it may not serve as an effective treatment for those stricken with the disease. In fact, seeking out a quick-fix for something of this caliber will often result in disappointment. However, Ritalin may help in certain cases, but it's important to remember that it’s just not a broad, cure-all that should be taken for granted.

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Dyslexia is not an easy fix, parents need to have a lot of patience to get through the process because our society wants to live in a quick fix.

Key Takeaways:

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Medicine or pills should be taken or be given where it is really needed and proven that it could treat the real problem.
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For children with dyslexia, doctors suggest trying natural ways first rather than medicine or pills as a quick fix.
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Dyslexia is a gift and not a disease, therefore it doesn't need a pill.
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