Mr. Mr. Garner has been assessing both Children and Adults for ADHD
for more than 20 years .
MD's and Psychiatrists refer clients with ADD/ADHD not only because of Mr.
Garner's many years of experience Mr. Garner is preferred because he has
grown up with ADHD as a Child and as an Adult.
Symptoms of ADHD or ADD; There are three types of ADHD:
(1) ADHD with hyperactivity or combined type
(2) ADHD without hyperactivity (Often referred to as ADD) or Predominantly Inattentive Type and
(3) ADHD without Inattentive Problems or Predomintly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Trouble Concentrating
Impulsivity
For detailed information follow the following link: (1) ADHD with hyperactivity or combined type
(2) ADHD without hyperactivity (Often referred to as ADD) or Predominantly Inattentive Type and
(3) ADHD without Inattentive Problems or Predomintly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Trouble Concentrating
- It's hard for me to pay attention to details.
- I often make careless mistakes.
- It's hard for me to concentrate on things.
- It's often hard for me to listen to what people say to me.
- It's hard for me to follow instructions.
- It's hard for me to finish assignments.
- It's hard for me to get organized.
- I don't like tasks that take a lot of time and effort.
- I often lose or forget things.
- I get easily distracted whenever I'm trying to work.
Impulsivity
- I often feel like talking constantly.
- I often interrupt people when we're talking.
- I sometimes have trouble waiting until it's my turn to do something.
- I often feel impatient.
- I sometimes grab or touch things I'm not supposed to touch.
- Sometimes I do things without thinking that get me into trouble.
- I often feel fidgety and have to keep moving my hands or feet.
- It's hard for me to sit still.
- I often feel restless.
- I'm always full of energy and on the go.
- It's hard for me to be quiet.
- I feel like I'm constantly on the go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention-deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
I am often asked for information on ADD / ADHD and School. The best site I have found is:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_teaching_strategies.htm
I am also often asked for tips on ADD / ADHD and Parenting. The best site I have found is:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_parenting_strategies.htm
Further tips for dealing with an ADD / ADHD Child
Some research looks to the ADHD Diet. The ADHD Diet should be high in protein, lots of water, raw vegetables and multivitamins. Avoid sugary foods, also avoid junk food carbohydrates (such as fried foods, chips, etc.) and processed foods. (Some even advise avoiding the use of carbonated drinks, juices, dairy products these are foods that are only suggested to watch for, there is not a need to avoid these food if you do not observe a change in behavior or ability to focus/concentrate.)
Teach Organization Skills and help them to come up with and then stick to a Routine.
Avoid threatening, intimidating, scolding, taunting or automatically accusing him/her. When parent's do such to the ADHD chiratherld the parent becomes the problem and/or the child ends up with poor-self esteem and avoids talking things out with their parent.
Parents must Learn Patience and Practice Patience, it is important to explain, guide and demonstrate rather than express anger and frustration.
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