ADHD Treatment

ADHD is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders during childhood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Children with ADHD might struggle to pay attention or control impulsive behaviours. To the parent or teacher, this can look like they are misbehaving and acting without thinking about the outcome.  The child may also exhibit overly active and excitable behaviour. 

Whilst ADHD is commonly associated with and diagnosed during childhood, it does not necessarily go away in adulthood.  Some studies suggest that only 10% of children with ADHD grow out of it as adults, although opinions vary.

Diagnosing ADHD is not always easy as some of the behaviours associated with the condition are normal childhood behaviours. It takes more than one single test to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. Currently, males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, compared to females.

ADHD Medications

Medication is a common component in ADHD treatment of children aged six or above, as well as psychotherapy.

The purpose of medication is to help children (and adults) manage their symptoms during everyday activities, to help improve concentration in school and more controlled interpersonal behaviour.

ADHD medications fall into two categories – fast-acting stimulants and slower-acting but longer-lasting non-stimulants. Like other medications, ADHD medications have side effects. and may cause mood swings and lead to sleep problems, increased irritability and headaches.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy – also known as talk therapy – is another ADHD treatment option. The goal is to help the child learn or encourage positive behaviours whilst eliminating disruptive behaviours.  A psychotherapeutic approach often involves close family members to help recognise and work through behaviours. Therapists will highlight coping mechanisms and create strategies that reward the child for positive behaviour.

Psychotherapy avoids the side effects of medication, but it may require several months or years to achieve a desired or sustainable outcome, which becomes expensive over time.

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Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback promotes optimal brain regulation by encouraging or inhibiting specific brain activity in real-time.  It's a technique that is backed by science.  Following neurocare's proven protocols, it helps those striving for peak performance or relief from ADHD or insomnia. Neurofeedback 'trains the brain' to improve a client's cognitive performance or to help regulate certain brain activity. Clients attend sessions at least 2 times per week for anywhere between 30 to 40 sessions. After the learned brain activity has been consolidated, no further sessions are needed.

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The underlying causes of inattention, hyperactivity, or sleep difficulties can vary between individuals. Because of this, we create ADHD treatment and therapy programmes that consider your personal brain activity. This is important for treating ADHD in children and adults.

Patients seeking ADHD treatment through a neurocare clinic receive a detailed report of their brain activity and sleep/wake patterns. We generate those through a qualitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) assessment as well as an Actigraphy sleep assessment.