ADD/ADHD Counseling
We all know 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 college students / young adults to forget their homework, "zone out" at work or school, or act without thinking, inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Adult ADHD makes it difficult for a person to inhibit their spontaneous responses, including everything from movement to speech to assertiveness.Adult ADHD can severely impact a client's ability to be successful, especially in today multi-oriented tasks. With coaching, sometimes in combination with medications, a client is able to optimize their performance throughout the day.
At CrossBridge Clinical Associates, our academic and career success coaches provide an individualized care plan. Our coaches work with he client on a weekly or biweekly timeframe to help each client stay on track for their academic and/or career plan. Additionally, CrossBridge Clinical Associates offers a full suite of Neuropsychological testing / Academic Testing for accommodations at colleges and standardized testing (i.e. college entrance exams and board exams)
There are three primary characteristics of ADHD: Inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, though all three aren’t always prominent in one child.
Adults/Children 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”
Whether or not your child’s symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are due to ADHD, they can cause problems if left untreated. Children who can’t focus or control themselves or get into trouble at school often find it hard to make friends. These frustrations can later lead to low self-esteem as well as friction for the whole family.
Treatment can make a dramatic difference in your child’s symptoms. With the right support, your child can get on track for success in all areas of life.
If you’re interested in learning more about ADD and ADHD therapy, contact me today for a free consultation. I would be happy to share how I can help your child achieve success and grow.