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What is a.d.h.d.?
Adhd is a neurobiological disorder Adhd is a developmental disorder children develop more slowly in some areas, such as the capacity to inhibit their own behaviors Adhd is an emotional self regulation disorder Adhd is a chronic disorder Adhd is the most treatable disorder currently known in the field of psychiatry
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The challenges
Adhd makes it hard or impossible to move towards a goal When it comes to taking action, there is no sense of past or future, and no ability to plan and implement the plan Easily distracted, cant maintain a thought, a task or a conversation to completion Can process information without a problem, but cant respond appropriately to the information Cant stop at the right time, perseverates Cant take action until the need for action is NOW and is compelling
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As the person reaches adolescence and adulthood, the a) inability to follow through and b) the inability to respond to social cues and c) the inability to engage in reciprocal conversations leads to: problems with dating problems with maintaining a relationship
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When all of these issues and challenges exist, secondary problems may develop
Please note Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are not part of adhd, but may co-exist with it in some individuals.
Treatment
ADHD RESPONDS WELL TO TREATMENT! Some treatments are controversial not all experts agree on what is best please use this as a review of treatments, not as a recommendation
Medication
Medication is the most common treatment for adhd Many experts feel that denying a person with adhd the proper meds is the same as denying insulin to a diabetic There are many medications in use and more are being developed
Nutrition
Leading expert on adhd, Russell Barkley, does not believe that diet will help people with adhd Some experts believe that any diet that promotes overall brain health will benefit people with adhd Daniel Amen, MD, also an expert on adhd, recommends the following nutrition: A high protein diet, including beans, cheese, eggs, meat, and nuts. Add protein foods in the morning and for after-school snacks, to improve concentration and possibly increase the time that the meds work Reduce carbohydrate intake, such as candy, corn syrup, honey, sugar, products made from white flour, white rice, and potatoes without the skins Increase complex carbohydrates intake, such as vegetables and some fruits (including oranges, tangerines, pears, grapefruit, apples, and kiwi Add Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in tuna, salmon, other cold-water white fish, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and olive and canola oil and in supplements
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback also known as EEG Biofeedback is a computer based program in which individuals are provided real-time feedback on their brainwave patterns and are taught to alter their typical EEG pattern to one that is consistent with a focused, attentive state.
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This can be used to help the child with adhd learn to relax and improve her focus, as well as helping with sleep induction
Cogmed
Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based, computerized training program designed to improve attention by effectively increasing working memory and attention Cogmed uses a combination of software and personal coaching
Coaching
An adhd coach is an active guide who uses inquiry, structure, strategic planning, encouragement and constructive feedback to help the client learn how to successfully respond more appropriately Adhd coaches are trained and licensed
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