ADD in adults can make getting through the winter – especially a winter with the kind of weather we’re having this year – a real challenge. Dr. George Sachs, PsyD, understands that better than most. He is an acknowledged leader in ADD/ADHD treatment in NYC. He is also living with ADD as an adult. … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays with ADHD Child [4 Tips from ADD Doctor]
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Do you know anyone who isn’t susceptible to holiday stress? Didn’t think so. Imagine what it must be like for a child with ADHD! Trusted ADD doctor George Sachs, PsyD, an expert in ADHD testing and treatment, understands. Dr. George isn’t just an ADD doctor, you see. He has also been diagnosed … [Read more...]
How ADD in Adults Can Impact the Holidays [Plus 3 Solutions]
The holidays are known as “the most wonderful time of the year.” If you or a loved one is living with ADD in adults, you probably have a different perspective. ADD in adults tends to make the holiday season a very real challenge. According to George Sachs, PsyD – a leading ADD doctor who, as a … [Read more...]
Ask the ADD Doctor: Are all screens created equal?
There is no escaping technology. Between our smartphones, tablets and computers to our television sets, we are all spending increasingly large amounts of time in front of a screen. Not all technology is bad, of course. At the Sachs Center, a leader in ADHD testing for adults and children and … [Read more...]
Social Skills Groups Can Open New Doors
It’s hard to get the most out of life without being able to effectively communicate. Communicating is an essential social skill. And respected ADD doctor, George Sachs, PsyD, has made it an essential part of the Dragon Masters Social Skills Groups offered at the Sachs Center. The Dragon … [Read more...]
Symptoms of ADD in adults can be alleviated with meditation
Couldn’t resist those beautiful black pumps you saw at the store – even though you already have seven pairs of black pumps? Did you really need those donuts from the break room? Do friends or family members tell you that you never let them finish what they’re saying? Acting impulsively is one of … [Read more...]
ADD in Adult Women and in Girls
In recent years, there has been more attention paid to the gender gap that exists in medical research. Traditionally, the majority of medical testing has focused on men’s health. For example, as the BU Today website reported, “Medical research in many areas, including cardiovascular disease (which … [Read more...]
Neurofeedback for ADHD in Children
When the American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed scientific evidence about non-medical treatments for ADHD, they rated neurofeedback as a Level 1 intervention, indicating it had "Best Support" in scientific research for treatment of ADHD. Their report was made to guide practitioners, educators, … [Read more...]