Adolescent ADHD
It’s not a problem of knowing what to do, it’s a problem of doing what you know
They may be bright, know what to do and just don’t meet the expectations. For some reason things seem to be a bit harder for them like turning in homework, or remembering where they put something. It comes off as being lazy or just not caring. When faced with difficulty they may respond by shutting down, acting out or giving up. It’s not that they don’t know what to do, or that they’re choosing to fail. It’s an issue with performance all because of ADHD and its impact on the brain.
ADHD Counseling Path
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Diagnosis
Teachers, coaches, classmates, and maybe even you have wondered does my teen have ADHD? It all begins with a thorough history and assessment to accurately diagnose. Includes different severity’s and determines what type of ADHD.
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Treatment Plan
Accurate diagnosis leads us to create a plan targeting weaknesses by utilizing strengths including family, interests and goals in life. Treatment consists of a variety of options as everyone responds differently and ADHD is a spectrum from mild to severe impairments in important life functions.
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Maximize Potential
It often takes children with ADHD much more effort to achieve what they do than their peers. Learning how ADHD functions and practicing all tools and skills in sessions and outside of sessions will allow your teen to continue to press forward to their life goals.
The 5 W’s of Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder
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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 5% of all children. Many who go undiagnosed.
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Currently diagnosis criteria consists of three classifications:
Inattention (difficulty listening, short attention span, trouble focusing, easily distracted)
Hyperactivite/impuslive (fidgets and moves often, restless feelings/thoughts, difficulty waiting turn, feeling restless)
Combined type (inattention and hyperactive/impulsive).
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ADHD is a disorder of the brain. Brain scans have shown under stimulation in areas of motivation and the rewards center of the brain
Also shows below normal levels of neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the prefrontal cortex causing executive functioning deficits.
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ADHD being a developmental disorder typically shows up in the early childhood years with symptoms worsening during teen years.
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Current research has listed many possible causes including
differences in the brain’s ability to pay attention, slow down and be patient.
hereditary link (most individuals have a parent or relative with ADHD)
Why choose me?
I am a Certified Clinical Services Provider, having met the clear and established guidelines of training as set forth by the Institute of Certified ADHD Professionals, whose advisors include experts in the field of ADHD research. This Institute and its certification process have been endorsed by CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), a CDC-funded national clearinghouse for evidence-based information about ADHD. As a result, you can be confident that I am able to offer you the treatment and change you and your teen deserve.