Attenditon Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that consists of difficulties sustaining attention, controlling impulses, and managing activity level.
Estimates suggest that 3–7 percent or over two million school-aged children have ADHD. When undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can result in academic under-achievement, frustration, family conflict, and mood/behavior/substance use problems. With appropriate evaluation and a collaborative treatment plan that involves children, parents, and school, children with ADHD can thrive.
Children with ADHD may
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Have trouble paying close attention to details
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Make careless mistakes
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Struggle to listen and follow directions
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Display problems organizing their activities and belongings
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Avoid tasks that require sustained attention
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Lose things
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Be easily distracted
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Fidget frequently
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Leave their seat frequently at meals or in the classroom
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Struggle to stay quiet
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Act as if he/she is always “on the go”
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Blurt out answers
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Interrupt frequently
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Struggle to wait his/her turn
At UCCF, we offer comprehensive evaluations to detect ADHD and also offer a variety of treatment services, including Parent Education Workshops, Individual/Family therapy, Psychiatric evaluations, and Educational consultations.
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