ADHD Counselling
We all have seen kids who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who blurt out inappropriate comments, or don’t follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them.
While it’s normal for kids to forget their homework, daydream during class, or act without thinking, inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. ADHD makes it difficult for a person to inhibit their spontaneous responses, including everything from movement to speech to assertiveness.
Some people with ADHD may be constantly in motion, while others with ADHD may sit quietly in a hyperfocus.
There are three primary ways ADHD is exhibited: Inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, though all three aren’t always prominent in one child.
People with ADHD may:
- Have trouble staying focused or get easily distracted
- Appear not to be listening when spoken to
- Constantly fidget and squirm
- Talk excessively
- Act without thinking
- Interrupt often, or say the wrong thing at the wrong time
- Have a quick temper or “short fuse”
Treatment can make a dramatic difference in symptoms for a person with ADHD. With the right support, ADHD can be a great strength and lead to success in all areas of life.
Increasingly people are being diagnosed with ADHD as adults and it gives insight into different behaviours in their life. Therapy can help to integrate strategies for managing ADHD and understanding the ways that ADHD presents in your life.
If you’re interested in learning more about ADHD therapy and strategies for managing ADHD, contact us today for a free consultation.