This proposes that reading related Learning Disabilities are caused by visual problems. This is a constantly evolving area. Although caffine is a stimulant it does not focus specifically enough in the areas of the Brain to be effective. The dose required to be effective introduces too many negative side effects. Medication should be stopped when a child reaches teen years.
Children build up a tolerance to medication.
Although the dose of medication may need adjusting from time to time there is no evidence that children build up a tolerance to medication. Taking medication for ADD leads to greater likelihood of later drug addiction. There is no evidence to indicate that ADD medication leads to an increased likelihood of later drug addiction. Even some normal children will show a marked improvement in attentiveness when they take ADD medications. Medication stunts growth.