ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
There are three major characteristics of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Inattention: difficulty paying attention, focusing, remembering and organization. Impulsiveness: acting before thinking things through and recognizing the consequences. Individuals may have difficulty maintaining peer relationships or a job. Hyperactivity: a child/teen that consistently squirms, fidgets, or runs when it is not an appropriate time.
ADD/ADHD Symptoms:
Fidgeting at home and school
Difficulty focusing and concentrating
Often falling behind and failing to finish projects or tasks
Getting poor grades in school
Excessive talking when they are suppose to be listening, talking out of turn
Social isolation or rejection by peers
Chronic disorganization
ADD/ADHD typically begins in early childhood and continues through out adulthood. If you have a child/teen or are an adult that is experiencing ADD/ADHD, counseling can help you and your family learn skills to help you cope with your symptoms. Counseling can also teach behavior management for children and teens that are struggling at home and school.
ADD/ADHD Counselors:
Jennifer Budruweit, MA, LCPC, GC-C
Lana Batinic, MA, LCPC
Lauren Buetikofer, MA, LCPC
Heather Drury, MA, LCPC
Jennifer Herbert, MS, LPC
Jennifer Klemm, MS, LPC
Daniella Raimondi, MS, LPC
Ted Ribbens, MSW
If you are interested in learning more about our ADD/ADHD counseling services, please call us at 888.234.7628 or contact us online.