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Attention Deficit Disorder
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About us/ Why we are here
The Right Solution CounselingLocated in EurekaOver 15 years of experience in field of mental healthWork with children and adultsTutoring services – ACT test prepTeen group for High school Girls
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So what is Attention Deficit Disorder?
According to the CDC:
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood.
• It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have struggles often in the home and at school.
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Sound familiar?Does your child:
• Make careless mistakes
• Does not listen when spoken to
• Fail to complete chores, homework, etc. in a timely fashion
• Lose things often
• Talk excessively
• Has a hard time taking turns
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Signs & Symptoms of ADD
The CDC states that children with ADD/ADHD might exhibit some (or all) of the following:
• have a hard time paying attention and daydream a lot
• not seem to listen
• be easily distracted from schoolwork or play
• forget things
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Signs and Symptoms Continued…
• squirm or fidget
• talk too much
• not be able to play quietly
• act and speak without thinking
• have trouble taking turns
• interrupt others
• struggle with staying seated
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However…
• Your child may exhibit some of these signs and not others, but this does not necessarily mean that they do OR do not have attention difficulties
• Also, you may have multiple children with ADD, but it might look very different for each of them
• It has also been suggested that ADD looks very different in boys than in girls
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What ADD is not/ Myths about ADD
AD/HD is NOT:
• “they didn’t forget, they just didn’t want to be bothered”
• “This is just a phase. They will grow out of it”
• “They can play video games for hours and watch T.V. for hours, so there is no way they have it”
• “They can spend hours doing what they are interested in, so I know this is just a behavior problem and a choice”
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What ADD is not/ Myths about ADD
AD/HD is NOT:
• “my kid is just lazy”
• “they could do better in school if they tried”
• “they just tune me out. They chose to act like this”
• “it’s just boys being boys”
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But my child is quiet…
According to the National Institute for Mental Health…
• ADHD Can Be Mistaken for Other Problems
• Parents and teachers can miss the fact that children with symptoms of inattention have the disorder because they are often quiet and less likely to act out
• They may sit quietly, seeming to work, but they are often not paying attention to what they are doing
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But my child is quiet…
• They may get along well with other children
• Also, adults may think that children with the hyperactive and impulsive types of ADD just have emotional or disciplinary problems
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Boys
• It has been estimated that boys are 2-3x more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
• However…• Boys with ADHD tend to be noticed more at school
and at home because of the symptoms they display
• Boys with ADHD often act out more, have defiant behaviors in multiple settings, show aggression, and look more like the stereotyped “hyper child”
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Girls
• According to the American Psychological Association:• Girls with ADHD aren’t usually hyperactive.
• Instead, they tend to have trouble focusing.
• Parents and teachers often miss symptoms in girls because they tend to be quiet and appear to daydream instead of being “hyper”.
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Girls
• According to researchers, girls with untreated ADHD are at risk for low self-esteem, underachievement and problems like depression and anxiety.
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So how do I know if my child has ADD/ADHD?
• There is no one approach to determining if your child has Attention Deficit Disorder
• Your pediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or child’s mental health counselor can assist in diagnosing your child with ADD, and help with ruling out other concerns
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Types of ADD/ADHD
• Many people ask “what is the difference between ADD and ADHD?”
• Both ADD and ADHD are ways of saying your child has Attention Deficit Disorder
• There are three sub categories of ADD
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Inattentive typeThe inattentive type: mostly seen as your daydreamers, forgetful kids, and generally unorganized
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Hyperactive typeThe hyperactive type: often seen as your
talkative kids, “hyper” children, or the child who cannot sit still
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Combined typeThe combined type: children who display
both hyperactive and inattentive traits
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AD/HD and Emotional Health
• Often, children with ADD have additional diagnosis such as anxiety disorders and depression
• The chances of your child developing other disorders in late adolescence/early adulthood can decrease with early intervention
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Self Esteem
• Children with ADD often suffer from low self esteem
• This is especially true for adolescent girls
• There is often a sense of failure
• Children with ADD are often criticized more by parents and teachers
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Depression
• Children with ADD may isolate themselves from others due to personal frustration
• Children with ADD may feel hopeless that things will improve
• Children with ADD often have trouble sleeping, which can increase these feelings
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Anxiety
• Children with ADD are often anxious about their ability to perform certain tasks
• Children with ADD often have test taking anxiety due to their inability to focus and memorize materials
• Children with ADD often have impulsive behaviors which increase anxiety
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Impulsive Behaviors/ Anger
• Both boys and girls with ADD may have very impulsive behaviors, and struggle with acting out as a result• However, this is usually followed by guilt and remorse
• At times, children with ADD may exhibit very aggressive behaviors or be quick to anger
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Making and keeping friends
• Due to the impulsive behaviors, anger, and self doubt, many children with ADD have a hard time making and keeping friends
• Children with ADD are often seen as unpredictable by their peers, which also causes struggles in forming relationships
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Homework struggles
• Children with ADD often need frequent breaks in homework
• May require more 1:1 help
• Benefit from having homework and projects broken up into small sections
• Struggle with remembering to write down their assignments
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But I forgot…
• Children with ADD often forget to complete their homework
• Forget to turn in their homework
• Make small mistakes on work (i.e forget to answer all questions)
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But I forgot…
• Often forget to complete chores…even if you asked them 5 minutes ago…5 times in a row…
• Struggle with keeping a concept of time
• “I will in just a second…” really turns into 2 hours later
• Often need to be reminded several times
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Behavior struggles
• Children with ADD may act out
• Struggle with waiting their turn
• Act aggressively
• Interrupt others
• Struggle to emotionally self regulate
• Struggle with patience
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School
• Talk excessively
• Squirm or fidget in their seat
• Daydream
• Interrupt
• Struggle with grades
• Lose assignments
• Stay unorganized despite help
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So what now…Will they grow out of it?Who do I call?Where do I start?What can I as a parent do to help?Is it genetic?
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Treatment OptionsCounselingParenting classesMedication evaluationsBehavior modification in the classroom
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How to help your child be successful
• Schedule. Keep the same routine every day, from wake-up time to bedtime. Include time for homework, outdoor play, and indoor activities. Keep the schedule on the refrigerator or on a bulletin board in the kitchen. Write changes on the schedule as far in advance as possible.
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How to help your child be successful
• Use homework and notebook organizers. Use organizers for school material and supplies. Stress to your child the importance of writing down assignments and bringing home the necessary books.
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OrganizeOrganize everyday items. Have a place for
everything, and keep everything in its place. This includes clothing, backpacks, and toys.
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Clear and consistentBe clear and consistent. Children with ADHD need
consistent rules they can understand and follow.
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How to help your child be successful
• Give praise or rewards when rules are followed. Children with ADHD often receive and expect criticism. Look for good behavior, and praise it.
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Could there be something else wrong?
Often, children with ADD have other struggles such as:
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Conduct Disorder
• Learning disabilities
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The Right Solution Counseling• Accept all ages
• Will accept insurance – offer sliding scale for those without insurance
For more information:RightSolutionCounseling.com
314-374-1620
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Questions?