Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – ADHD

Do you or anyone you love have ADHD? Children and adults who have ADHD are very intelligent and creative, and they need strategies to deal with their lack of attention and/or constant need to move around. Here is a list of famous people with ADHD.

Talk to one of our therapists to learn how to manage ADHD in yourself or support someone you love.

More about ADHD

ADHD is very common, usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. ADHD may impact a person’s social skills, impacting socialization at school and relationships in adulthood.

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Children with ADHD are very smart and talented and may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors. The symptoms continue, can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends. There are three different types of ADHD:

• Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It is hard for the individual to organize or finish a task, to pay attention to details, or to follow instructions or conversations. The person is easily distracted or forgets details of daily routines.

• Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: The person fidgets and talks a lot. It is hard to sit still for long (e.g., for a meal or while doing homework). Smaller children may run, jump or climb constantly. The individual feels restless and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone who is impulsive may interrupt others a lot, grab things from people, or speak at inappropriate times. It is hard for the person to wait their turn or listen to directions. A person with impulsiveness may have more accidents and injuries than others.

• Combined Presentation: Symptoms of the above two types are equally present in the person.

Because symptoms can change over time, the may change condition over time as well. In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication, especially during school years. Talk to one of our therapists to learn more about how to manage ADHD on yourself or on someone you love.

(Source: National Institute of Mental Health)

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You do not need to go alone when facing life challenges. Our caring therapists would be happy to provide support from our West Des Moines, Iowa-based practice. Regaining a sense of inner calm is possible, and we are here to help. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:

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