Navigate ADHD and ADD Symptoms: A clear collection of information to help you understand and manage the diverse manifestations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
With more parents and teachers becoming educated on ADHD and its subtypes, more children are being diagnosed and receiving treatment. A new disorder, distinct from ADHD, has been increasingly diagnosed amongst children — Concentration Deficit Disorder (CDD) (2). What is Concentration Deficit Disorder? Concentration Deficit Disorder was previously referred to as Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) […]
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder characterized by increased inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity (5). ADHD has been diagnosed in young boys who show symptoms of rule breaking, fidgeting, and various other kinds of external and overt behaviors. Typically, these young boys are referred to outside clinicians who can properly diagnose them with
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Child Therapy & Family Therapy at Sachs Center Children need therapy options just like adults and adolescents. Here at Sachs Center, we are dedicated to helping your children and family feel better so you can get the most out of life. Several children suffer from emotional issues and behavioral problems that can improve with the
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It is common for adults with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) to struggle with anxiety. About 30 to 40 percent of adults with ADHD have an anxiety disorder. In fact, recent research suggests that the rate of co-occurring anxiety for adults with ADHD is continuing to climb and is now nearing 50 percent. There are
What Sachs Center Can Do For Your Family Here at Sachs Center we are proud to be a full service center that is dedicated to testing and treating ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, and other conditions found commonly in children, teenagers, and even adults. I am Dr. George Sachs, PsyD. Myself, along with my outstanding staff, are
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When a stranger stands too close, what do you do? You step away. Instinct. Boundaries are the rules you set for yourself and for others. But, that means others will have rules, too. Fear not—in this post, we discuss why keeping boundaries is necessary for healthy living, why ADHDers are prone to poor boundaries, and what to
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Do you engage in sexual relationships you later regret? Always looking for the next guy or girl? Suffer buyer’s remorse from an relationship you got into too soon? Impulsive decision-making regarding relationships and sex is a way of life for many ADDers. It all comes down to the way our brains are wired. But there is hope! Like most
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To lessen ADHD symptoms, drink more water. It sounds simple and it is. And yet, many people forget to do this simple task each day, leading to poor cognition and mental attention. Consider these studies done on children: In one study, 40 children around 8 years old were tested on their memory and attention skills
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