The 1989 Kaplan study tested part, but not all, of the Feingold Program. See other research on diet and various symptoms I've heard it only helps a tiny number of children. Volunteers do not receive a paycheck, so they need to have a strong motivation to give their time and energy. Over the past 25 years, there have been thousands of parents, teachers, doctors and other professionals who have donated their time and talents to the Association. What these people received for their time is the satisfaction of seeing the Program work, both in their homes and for other families.
Food additives represent a very big business.
Now, there is a growing business in treating ADD and ADHD, especially by the pharmaceutical industry. Unfortunately, profits can speak louder than ethics in too many cases. If a parent has our current Foodlist and other literature, and does not see an improvement in a reasonable amount of time, we ask them to please contact us and we will try to help them. In many cases, the lack of success is due to a simple mistake, like using colored toothpaste, or being unaware of hidden additives in low fat milk. Sometimes the problem is that the child has additional sensitivities or allergies that need to be addressed.