Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Do you have a child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Or perhaps you think your child should be tested.
If your child fits six or more of the characteristics below, you will want to consider professional testing, evaluation and treatment.
- Often ignores details; makes careless errors
- Often has trouble sustaining attention
- Often does not seem to listen when addressed
- Often does not follow through on instructions
- Often fails to complete tasks
- Often has difficulty organizing tasks/activities
- Often avoids activities that require a sustained mental effort
- Often loses things
- Often gets distracted by extraneous noise
- Often forgetful in daily activities
- Often fidgets or squirms
- Often has to get up from seat
- Often impulsive
- Often runs or climbs
- Often has difficulty with quiet leisure activities
- Often on the go, as if driven by a motor
- Often talks excessively
- Often blurts out answers too early
- Often has difficulty taking turns
- Often interrupts or intrudes on others
PLEASE NOTE: Many children may at times display some of the behaviors listed above,
only a professional can diagnose a child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
WHAT IS ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition related, in part, to the brain's chemistry and anatomy. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder manifests itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity. It begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. There is no cure for this disorder at this time, but there are successful treatments options.
WHAT CAN KLINE & ASSOCIATES DO TO HELP?
We are now offering exciting new programs based on a combination of traditional one-on-one therapy and recent advances in Cognitive Skill Building. We can assist your child in applying newly-developed skills in daily life through our Real Life Assimilation training, and, as needed, sessions with our Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. These programs have been shown to be effective as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, medication.
These programs and therapies can help you meet your child's needs with treatment options that have a successful track record and can also be fun and rewarding for your child. We have found that most children want to improve their skills and are highly motivated to complete the programs.
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