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ADHD and Learning Disabilities

Trauma can be the root of many mental illnesses and thus needs to be treated in conjunction with other disorders. EMDR was designed to treat trauma and PTSD and is the most effective treatment for both. Additionally, through CBT and individual psychotherapy, we work on acceptance, self-esteem, and healing.  

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  • Lacks attention to detail

  • struggles to stay focused 

  • Often doesn't listen 

  • Struggles to stay organized 

  • Avoid or dislike tasks that require focused mental effort

  • Lose things 

  • Is easily distracted

  • Fidget with or tap his or her hands or feet, or squirm in the seat

  • Always in constant motion

  • Talks too much

ADHD in Children

ADHD is usually diagnosed before 12, the website below goes into significant detail.

  • horrible time management problems

  • chronic disorganization

  • long-term feelings of stress and being overwhelmed

  • siblings with ADHD

  • anxiety and depression

ADHD in Females

ADHD presents differently in women and thus often doesn't get diagnosed till later in life.

  • Is behind in grade level for reading, spelling, writing, or math 

  • struggles following instructions

  • Has trouble remembering what was just said 

  • Lacks coordination in walking, sports, or skills such as holding a pencil

  • Easily loses homework and other school materials 

  • Has difficulty understanding the concept of time

  • Resists doing homework or activities that involve reading, writing, or math, or consistently can't complete homework assignments without significant help

  • Has a heightened emotional reaction to going to school or completing schoolwork

Learning Disabilites in Children

There are many different disorders but there are some general signs of learning disorders. 

CBT Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or C.B.T., is a form of therapy that uses cognitive restructuring to identify and challenge negative and irrational thoughts; these thoughts are called cognitive distortions. An irregular amount of cognitive distortions can be linked to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. The CBT approach leverages the strong link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to treat depression and anxiety. 

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual therapy can aid children and teens by receiving emotional support, learning to resolve conflicts, gaining an understanding of their feelings, and problems and trying out new solutions to problems. Goals for therapy can include, change in behavior, improved relations with friends or family, or a decrease in anxiety and improved self-esteem. Psychotherapy relies on communication to bring about change in a child's feelings and behaviors. Communication can come in many forms. Talking, playing, drawing, and coloring are just a few ways that a child can express and share feelings.

 

Supplementary Objects 

Some objects that are great to assist in treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc. 

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