ADD and ADHD services provided for old students, children, and adults.
We all know kids who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who blurt out inappropriate comments, or don’t follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them.
While it’s normal for kids to forget their homework, daydream during class or act without thinking, inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD makes it difficult for a person to inhibit their spontaneous responses, including everything from movement to speech to assertiveness.
Some children with ADHD may be constantly in-motion, bouncing off the walls and disrupting others around them. Other children with ADHD may sit quietly, with their attention miles away.
There are three primary characteristics of ADHD: Inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity, though all three aren’t always prominent in one child.
Children with ADHD may:
- Have trouble staying focused or get easily distracted
- Appear not to be listening when spoken to
- Constantly fidget and squirm
- Talk excessively
- Act without thinking
- Interrupt often, or say the wrong thing at the wrong time
- Have a quick temper or “short fuse”
Whether or not your child’s symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are due to ADHD, they can cause problems if left untreated. Children who can’t focus or control themselves or get into trouble at school often find it hard to make friends. These frustrations can later lead to low self-esteem as well as friction for the whole family.
Psychological Testing
Inattention or impulsive symptoms can sometimes be confusing to determine the root cause. Psychological testing is an excellent tool to determine if your inattention or hyperactivity is caused by ADHD or something else.
Dr. Gomez offers a comprehensive psychological evaluation to determine if the symptoms you are experiencing are ADHD or some other reason, such as a learning disability or symptoms relate to a psychiatric disorder.
If you’re interested in learning more about ADD and ADHD therapy or assessment, please reach out today so we can schedule an appointment.