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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

According to the DSM-V

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has three subtypes

Characteristics of Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD

This presentation of ADHD is characterized by hyperactive and impulsive behavior

Fidgeting hands and feet or squirming while seated
Running or climbing inappropriately or feelings of restlessness
Difficulty engaging in activities quietly
Seeming to always be on the go
Excessive talking
Blurting out responses
Problems taking turns
An inability to stay seated
Frequently interrupting others

Characteristics of ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD)

People with the inattentive type of ADHD struggle to pay attention or stay focused for long periods of time. Some of the characteristics of this neurotype include

Being easily distracted
Difficulty following directions
Difficulty staying on task
Forgetfulness
Losing personal items such as keys or books
Not paying attention to details
Problems staying organized
Short attention span

Combined Type ADHD

This presentation of ADHD involves exhibiting symptoms of both the inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive types. To be diagnosed with this type of ADHD, a person must display six or more inattention symptoms and six or more hyperactive-impulsive ADHD symptoms.

Our purpose is to help reduce the negative impact of ADHD on your life through psychological and self-regulating therapies that rewire your mind, body, spirit for safety and connection. We believe a person has everything they need inside to heal. We have the experience, training, technology and passion to guide them to it. We are ready and available to help the individual and the intimate partner/family/caregivers around them.

In our office we find a combination of services are most effective to help

reduce ad/or eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD.

These services fall under a general term of Health and Behavioral Intervention, which includes

Neurofeedback (NFB)

Cognitive Retraining

Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Internal Family Systems(IFS)

Individual, Couples and/or Family Counseling/Psychotherapy.

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There is a growing body of research showing effective therapies for ADHD

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