WHAT IS ADD - ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER?

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder is subordinated to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a predominance of symptoms of the inattentive pattern over impulsivity/hyperactivity difficulties. It is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder that significantly affects the child/youth's daily life and tends to be diagnosed during the school-age years.

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The assessment of Attention Deficit is carried out through psychological evaluation tests, developmental information collection and observations of daily life difficulties. Pharmacological intervention is one of the most common treatment methods, but it sometimes entails side effects that interfere with life quality and well-being. Moreover, tolerance to medication may be developed, and dosage adjustments are necessary due to development and weight gain, leading to the prescription of higher dosages or new medications.

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Equally important, there are also comorbid clinical conditions such as Anxiety Disorders and emotional difficulties like low self-esteem.

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COMMON SYMPTOMS IN ADD

Not paying attention to details and making careless mistakes in tasks/activities;
Difficulty in paying attention and maintaining focus on tasks/activities;
Not paying attention to what is being said (e.g., seeming to be somewhere else);
Difficulty in following instructions and completing tasks;
Difficulties in organization, time management, and meeting deadlines;
Resistance and/or reluctance to engage in tasks that require prolonged mental effort (e.g., homework);
Frequent loss of necessary items for task/activity execution;
Frequent forgetfulness of daily activities and tasks.

OUR PROCESS FOR ADD TREATMENT

NeuroImprove distinguishes itself from other psychological practices through its rigorous approach to challenges and obstacles in all areas and contexts of life. Our process is meticulous and tailored to the individual needs of each client. Here’s how:

1. Initial Neurological Evaluation with qEEG:

Through a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), we conduct a detailed exploration of the specific brain activity associated with ADD, providing a clear understanding of the child's neurological state.
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2. Detailed Psychological Assessment:

Deeply focused on the typical behavioral and cognitive challenges of ADD, for an profund understanding of the child's mental state.
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3. Clinical Report and Therapeutic Goals:

Based on the assessment, we develop a clinical formulation of the difficulties, which is then discussed with the client. Together, we define therapeutic objectives aligned with their unique needs.
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4. Personalized Treatment:

We establish a multidisciplinary treatment plan that combines Neurofeedback and Psychology, applying a series of scientifically validated strategies and techniques, such as psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring and reinforcement plans, to ensure comprehensive and lasting mental recovery.
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5. Support Network:

To maximize treatment effectiveness, we also involve the family, school and other healthcare professionals who may contribute to the process.

Find out how Neurofeedback works.

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Gradual brain exercise of self-learning and self-regulation

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Allows the training and improvement of the brain functions, through which the brain readjusts behavioral patterns and learns to operate in a more efficient manner