These symptoms are common to those with Adult ADD. To meet criteria you should have 4 of the first 7 or 6 of all 9 of the following symptoms that have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: Often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli Often …
In a previous blog entry, we discussed how at the Sachs Center we implement video games into our sessions with some patients. Although understandably strange to some newcomers, the idea of using video games as a viable treatment method has been gaining considerable traction in recent years. In Helsinki, this past year has been full …
FOR PARENTS Middle School: Your Role in Your Child’s Schooling For kids with ADHD, the change from elementary to middle school can be tough. Previously, your child probably had lots of guidance and structure in elementary school. The teachers wanted them to get good grades. The teachers wanted them to turn in homework on time. …
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are three types: Hyperactive Type, Inattentive Type (which is commonly known as ADD) and Combined Type. Which means you are both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms. Inattentive refers to having a really hard time staying focused on something; especially something that is not so interesting like science class. Sure you …
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Arriving at a hard and fast diagnosis of ADD can be rather tricky, because there is no foolproof “test” for the disorder. Before you run off and proclaim to you or your loved one has ADD, make sure that your diagnosis is correct. The issue is, ADD symptoms are non-specific, which means the condition is …