ADHD Treatment Services
ADHD Treatment Services
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Characterized by patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can impact various aspects of daily life, including academic performance, work, relationships, and self-esteem.
Individuals with ADHD may struggle with staying focused, organizing tasks, following through on instructions, and managing time effectively. This is a diagnosis that is widely known - yet equally misunderstood. Gone are the days that this diagnosis is understood as primarily an attention issue. Rather, this is a diagnosis that at its core is about executive functioning.
Executive functioning is the mission control center of the brain that tells us how to plan and carry out tasks. It includes our working memory, flexible thinking, organizing, emotional control, and awareness and understanding of our own thought processes.
Individuals with ADHD also often experience social challenges, anxiety, depression, and are two to three times more likely to engage in substance use (Lee SS, Humphreys KL, Flory K, Liu R, Glass K., 2011).
At BAPS, we understand the unique challenges that come with ADHD and executive function difficulties. Our team can help individuals with executive functioning issues and ADHD, but choosing what types of therapeutic routes to follow can be a little bit tricky.
If your child has a history of depression and anxiety associated with ADHD, it might be a good idea to explore counseling. Our therapists can help your child figure out coping strategies and dive deeper into the root of these issues. Anger and outbursts may be another reason to explore the counseling route if you feel like these issues are interfering with healthy development and family life.
If your child seems disorganized, falls behind on schoolwork, has difficulty with reading, writing or even making friends, executive functioning therapy by a speech pathologist, like Kate, would be worth a try. Executive functioning therapy can help your child to visualize a “future picture” and teach strategies that lead to better school outcomes. Reading and writing deficits are common in kids with ADHD and a full speech and language evaluation may provide better insight into which issues would benefit from therapy.
If you or someone you know is struggling with ADHD or executive function challenges, our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your goals.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Characterized by patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can impact various aspects of daily life, including academic performance, work, relationships, and self-esteem.
Individuals with ADHD may struggle with staying focused, organizing tasks, following through on instructions, and managing time effectively. This is a diagnosis that is widely known - yet equally misunderstood. Gone are the days that this diagnosis is understood as primarily an attention issue. Rather, this is a diagnosis that at its core is about executive functioning.
Executive functioning is the mission control center of the brain that tells us how to plan and carry out tasks. It includes our working memory, flexible thinking, organizing, emotional control, and awareness and understanding of our own thought processes.
Individuals with ADHD also often experience social challenges, anxiety, depression, and are two to three times more likely to engage in substance use (Lee SS, Humphreys KL, Flory K, Liu R, Glass K., 2011).
At BAPS, we understand the unique challenges that come with ADHD and executive function difficulties. Our team can help individuals with executive functioning issues and ADHD, but choosing what types of therapeutic routes to follow can be a little bit tricky.
If your child has a history of depression and anxiety associated with ADHD, it might be a good idea to explore counseling. Our therapists can help your child figure out coping strategies and dive deeper into the root of these issues. Anger and outbursts may be another reason to explore the counseling route if you feel like these issues are interfering with healthy development and family life.
If your child seems disorganized, falls behind on schoolwork, has difficulty with reading, writing or even making friends, executive functioning therapy by a speech pathologist, like Kate, would be worth a try. Executive functioning therapy can help your child to visualize a “future picture” and teach strategies that lead to better school outcomes. Reading and writing deficits are common in kids with ADHD and a full speech and language evaluation may provide better insight into which issues would benefit from therapy.
If you or someone you know is struggling with ADHD or executive function challenges, our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your goals.