A Compassionate Approach to Managing ADD/ADHD
Everyone has trouble paying attention sometimes, but for children with ADD/ADHD, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Fortunately, pediatric therapy at Flourishing Lives can help your child learn the skills they need to manage their condition and thrive!
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes difficulties with staying focused. The condition was formally called ADD (attention-deficit disorder), but the name was changed in the late 1980s to better capture the full range of symptoms.
Occupational therapy is an effective tool for managing ADHD. Schedule an appointment at our St. Clair Shores or Rochester, MI clinic to learn how you can get your child started!
Understanding ADHD
There are three broad categories of symptoms in ADHD, although they might manifest in different ways depending on your child:
Inattention
Your child will struggle to pay attention. They might need help staying on task or keeping organized. They might tend to daydream.
Hyperactivity
Your child will constantly be on the move: fidgeting, tapping their toes, or squirming around. They might also talk a lot.
Impulsivity
Your child will act without thinking about consequences and may seek immediate gratification. They might tend to take unnecessary risks.
One child with ADHD might struggle mainly with inattention. Another might struggle mainly with hyperactivity and impulsivity. A third might struggle with all three symptom types. That’s why it’s important to tailor treatment to a child’s needs when helping them manage their condition.
It’s also important to recognize that your child’s behavior doesn’t stem from a need to misbehave. They simply have differences in their brain that impact how they interact with the world.
The Flourishing Lives Difference in ADHD Care
We take a child-centered approach to ADHD treatment. We take the time to thoroughly assess your child to help us understand their ADHD symptoms, so we know where to begin.
But during our sessions, we encourage your child to identify the activities they’re most interested in pursuing–and then we adapt those activities to address your child’s unique challenges. We use this approach because we want your child to find therapy fun and playful. Why? Because play is how children learn.
Pediatric occupational therapy as a field focuses on helping kids learn the skills they need to thrive in daily life. Some of the skills we might help your child navigate include the following:
- Time management
- Breaking up a complex project into smaller tasks
- Controlling impulses
- Setting priorities to get things done
- Learning appropriate social skills
No matter your child’s needs, we’ll develop a plan to address them. Schedule your child’s initial consultation today!
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Easy Steps To Start Transforming Your Life Today
Ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life? At Flourishing Lives, starting is as simple as reaching out. Our compassionate team is ready to guide you through our straightforward evaluation process, creating a customized plan tailored to your or your loved one’s unique needs. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.
EVALUATION
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TREATMENT
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Customized Plan
2-5 Sessions Per Week
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