What is your child’s ADHD style?
• The Wood Child An adventurous explorer, the Wood child is always on the move and gets frustrated easily.
• The Fire Child The Fire child is outgoing, funny, and can be prone to mood swings and impulsive actions.
• The Earth Child The cooperative, peacemaking Earth child can feel worried or indecisive when stressed.
• The Metal Child The Metal child is comforted by routine and finds it difficult to shift attention from task to task.
• The Water Child An imaginative dreamer, the Water child struggles to keep track of time.
Stephen Scott Cowan, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in holistic developmental pediatrics who has over twenty years of experience working with children and families. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the AAP section on developmental disabilities, a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and a clinical faculty member at New York Medical College. He has lectured internationally and currently practices in New York.