ADHD

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral and learning disorder that commonly affects children, although adults can struggle with it, too. ADHD may be related to:

• Difficulty paying attention
• Frequent daydreaming
• Disorganization and routinely losing everyday items

It's also common to be easily distracted when you're affected by ADHD. You may find that you start several tasks, but you only finish a few of them. 

ADHD may cause you to be hyperactive. In addition to the above symptoms, you may squirm, fidget, or have a difficult time sitting still. It's also common for individuals who have ADHD to blurt out answers and talk a lot, which can become bothersome to others around them. 

How is ADHD diagnosed?

When you have a consultation with your provider at La Bonne Sante Clinic, you can expect personalized care. She conducts thorough ADHD diagnostic evaluations, which may include:

• A review of personal and family medical history
• An evaluation of current symptoms 
• A behavioral evaluation
• Hearing and vision screening

If you have behavioral or learning reports  it's helpful to have them handy during your consultation with your provider at La Bonne Sante Clinic. These evaluations, among others, are important to both confirm ADHD and to rule out other potential medical conditions. 

What is the treatment for ADHD?

Treating ADHD depends on the severity of your symptoms and how they're affecting your or your child's life. Your La Bonne Sante Clinic provider may recommend:

• Talk therapies
• Behavioral management therapy
• Medication

With help from the team at La Bonne Sante Clinic, ADHD is a manageable condition. They ensure to follow up with you regularly to ensure you're progressing and to make any necessary alterations to your treatment plan. 

Schedule your ADHD evaluation at La Bonne Sante Clinic today. Simply call the office or request an appointment online.