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ADHD Child & Teen Therapy

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) is a common disorder that is found in children teens and adults. Current estimates are 8%-10% of school age children have this common disorder. Symptoms of ADHD are exhibited before the age of seven.

These behaviors which may include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are found in most children under the age of seven. The difference in children with ADHD and children who do not have ADHD are:

Severity, children with ADHD display these behaviors more severely than children their same age.
Duration, children with ADHD display these behaviors consistently for at least 6 months and they can not be attributed to traumatic events such as divorce, chronic illness, moving etc.
Frequency, children with ADHD display these behaviors in more than one setting such as school, home, day care, or other social gatherings.

ADHD can be treated with a combination of medication and Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Therapy can help by:

Change the child’s home and school environments to set the child up for success so they can better manage their behaviors.
Teach parents, care takers, and educators to communicate more effectively with the child who has ADHD.
Establish a point or level system that is used at home, school, and day care to reinforce appropriate behaviors with positive incentives and try to minimize or extinguish inappropriate behaviors with negative consequences.

The trained professionals at Wellspring Therapy Center can help you and your child better cope with these behaviors. We will utilize Behavioral Therapy to provide treatment for your child or teen with ADHD.

Some of the Behavioral Strategies include:

Following the same schedule every day from morning till bed time.
Limiting the possible distractions in your child’s environment.
Organizing toys, school work, and personal items so they don’t get lost and are always easily assessable.
Finding the hidden talent your child has and then focus on the things they do well.

Call the Wellspring Therapy Center today and schedule an appointment at (760) 730-3939

Wellspring Therapy Center | 2945 Harding Street Suite # 110, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Ph: (760) 730-3939