Dallas ADHD Counseling
At Enrichment Counseling and Assessment, we are concerned
with the current environment of over diagnosis, misdiagnosis,
and careless diagnosis of ADHD. It is common for us to see
children arrive at our practice with a diagnosis of ADHD
that they received after only minutes with another health
professional. Because we believe there is a better way to
address ADHD, we developed comprehensive evaluation and treatment
services to ensure children, adolescents, and adults receive
a thorough examination and learn all of their options when
it comes to treatment.
Our detailed evaluations guard against quick or snap diagnoses.
Proper diagnosis leads to more targeted and appropriate treatments.
It is this thorough and well-rounded approach that has earned
us our reputation for excellence. Our program also includes
consultation and treatment services for individuals who do
meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Click here for information
on our other counseling services.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
ADHD is a complex disorder that has dramatically increased
in prevalence in recent years. Research indicates that many
individuals continue to experience symptoms of the disorder
from childhood through adulthood. Those meeting diagnostic
criteria for the disorder have many challenges to overcome.
Our program provides services to both children and adults.
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder often
experience discipline problems at home and school, poor school
grades, and difficulty making or maintaining friendships.
Limited ability to concentrate, low frustration tolerance
for long or routine tasks, shifting from one incomplete task
to another, inability to delay and think through a problem
situation adequately or to regulate behavior as a situation
demands, persistent restlessness, trouble following through
on directions given, inconsistencies in the quality, accuracy
and speed of completing assigned work are the hallmarks of
this disorder. Children and their parents are seen individually
and together during different phases of treatment.
Why does Enrichment Offer Parent Coaching when a Child is
diagnosed with ADHD?
Essential behavior management training for parents of children with ADD and ADHD
includes:
- Simple and highly effective behavioral management techniques
that help restore order and control to a conflict ridden
home environment.
- Paying attention to your child’s good behavior
and giving positive feedback and approval.
- Giving effective commands rather than negotiating with
your child.
- Rewarding, punishing and ignoring various behaviors appropriately.
- Proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Directed readings allow parents to develop more realistic
expectations of their child.
ADHD and Adolescents
When working with adolescents, treatment is modified to include mutual problem-solving
skills, communication training and behavioral contracting. Strong-willed or
noncompliant children and their parents can benefit from a similar course of
treatment as that outlined for ADHD. Anger control training is emphasized in
this treatment program; combining cognitive restructuring and inhibition of
impulsive or aggressive behaviors with social skills training.
ADHD and Adults
Contrary to popular belief, approximately two-thirds of children/adolescents
diagnosed with ADHD will not “outgrow” the disorder, but rather will
continue to display significant symptoms that persist into adulthood.
Cognitive behavior therapy has been shown to be an important part of treating
ADHD in adults. Therapy often helps individuals acquire better organizational
strategies, improving social skills and greater awareness of work habits. Through
such methods individuals are able to improve work and school performance, as
well as enhance interpersonal relationships.
*It should be noted that our program has not adopted an automatic
pro-medication stance for all individuals diagnosed with ADHD. We retain
an open philosophy in these matters and each case is evaluated carefully
prior to making recommendations regarding psychotropic medications. We also
take the individual's or family's personal philosophies into consideration
when providing consultation in these types of matters.
Take that first step and contact Enrichment Counseling and Assessment for a consultation. You owe it to yourself. You may email us or call (972) 788-9201.
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