So you think your child has ADHD…. ADHD is one of the most common disorders found in children and typically children are diagnosed from after the age of four. It can be harder to diagnose ADHD in children under the age of four because certain behaviors (fidgeting, interrupting, and being bored easily) can be just […]
Mindfulness Meditation Close your eyes. Now focus on your breathing. Focus on the steadiness of breathing in and out, in and out. Let this be the anchor for your attention. In this exercise, become aware of your current thoughts. Let your thoughts come in and be aware of them in the present moment. Do not
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Diagnostic process for ADHD in children There is no singular test to diagnose ADHD; rather, an ADHD diagnosis is made after a series of subjective evaluations by a primary care physician or clinician. The process includes: 1. Medical exam (physical health history) 2. Interviews/ questionnaires with teachers and parents 3. DSM criteria of ADHD 4.
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Training your Brain Imagine you are watching your favorite movie. Right now the character on screen is getting coffee with her friend and they are discussing their nightly plans. Your mind begins to wander away from the movie, your concentration dwindles and you began to space out. At this moment, all of a sudden, the
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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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What is ADD/ADHD ADD/ADHD is attention deficit/hyperactive disorder. It is a chronic disorder that can affect any individual. ADD/ADHD is very common in the United States. There are an estimated 3 million cases each year. It is chronic, which means that there is no cure for ADD/ADHD. But with the help of medication and therapy,