Part Two Of Available Treatments For ADHD

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Amaya in Uncategorized

There is a web site committed completely to the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.The viewer learns in this video that apparently there are many available treatments for ADHD. Cups and Balls is a technological, treatment game offered on this web site free of charge!. The game was created and designed especially to reduce ADHD symptoms. Cups and Balls, created specifically to be a treatment game for ADHD, is one of the many available treatments.

There is also a video series, to be found under FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) which presents a variety of topics all focused on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and can be found on this web site. The video series which is about ADHD only, was written and narrated by a professional clinician experienced in treating ADHD patients. He is well educated regarding ADHD with a professional delivery. Among the most informative videos in this series are the two on ADHD treatments .

So many types of treatments are available for ADHD that it was apparently necessary to divide them into two videos. Medications, neurofeedback, sensory integration dysfunction, and nutrition are the treatments addressed in Part One. In Part Two, the treatments addressed are: environmental adaptations, and behavioral therapies.

Environmental adaptations is the first topic covered in Part Two by the narrator. He emphasizes that the most important environmental adaptations include a very structured daily schedule and predictable routine. Tasks must be clearly defined and consistently reviewed. In addition, the ADHD individual should be given a clear explanation as to what his daily responsibilities are. In addition, to assist in focusing and completing tasks sensory integration tools are used. Such tools available are: weighted vests, as well as rocking or bouncing chairs.

Controlling distractions by dedicating each room to one activity, is another environmental approach used for a person with ADHD. One example is to have one room for sleeping, one for studying and one for recreation… This would eliminate having a T.V., a computer, and/or sound equipment in the person’s bedroom. The individual with ADHD should have one room dedicated to each activity, according to this approach, for example, an art room with only equipment and materials for art in it, if art is the ADHD person’s interest. One room should be dedicated to musical equipment and materials only for a person with musical interests.

Also used as an environmental approach for managing ADHD symptoms is that of arranging structured social events to fit each special occasion, such as birthdays and holidays. Designing structured events assists in controlling ADHD symptoms.

As was the case in “Available Treatments for ADHD – Part One,” the clinician used a technical term from psychology that puzzled me at first. By using the Internet for some research,I learned that the term, “executive function” used in psychology refers to memory and attention rather a management position in business. “Executive functioning” within this context refers to memory and attention rather than a management positionbusiness and is significantly improved with the use of organizational tools which is considered an environment support. Organizational tools include things such as calendars to keep up with due dates, establishing a place for everything, as well as a time to put things away .The viewer is instructed to establish sequences for every task which includes the beginning, execution and an enfor putting equipment and materials away as part of cleaning upding time.

An explanation of Therapies begins with Behavior Therapies. ( All of this helpful information can be obtained on the web site, http://AttentionDeficitDisorderGame.com) The clinician explains that usually different kinds therapies are combined together to assist in coping and managing frustrations associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The explanation of Behavioral Therapies begins with Behavioral Therapies. Family therapy is another component mentioned. It provides help in structuring the living environment so that consistent daily support is provided for the person with ADHD. A clear understanding needs to be established with the ADHD person of a daily structure as to what is expected of him each day. Family therapy also includes family training and education so that all family members are educated with an understanding about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Appropriate education equips family members with the knowledge of what to do and when and how to use the various supports in the most successful manner.

Another behavioral support covered in, “Available Treatments for ADHD – Part Two,” is the development of social skills. The narrator informs the viewer that social skills development is a very large componement in Behavioral training. Issues addressed in social skills are: taking turns, sharing, asking for help, appropriate responses to teasing, reading facial expressions, body language and using the right tones of voice for the circumstances. “Inside voice,” and “outside voice,” are cues used to assist in regulating self-control .

The clinician explains that included in behavior therapies is the reward and consequences approach. The award and consequence approach is considered very important. Established in it are the guidelines which establishes the rewards for good behavior and the consequences when the ADHD individiual is out of controll.To me, that rewards and consequences need to be tailored for the person’s individual interests and preferences in order for the system to be effective was a very important point. It was also explained that awards and consequences need to be used at the right time, for instance, rewarding the completion of a task. Pro-social behavior should be rewarded.Systemized consequences associated with any inappropriate behavior, or tasks unfinished or not completed needs to be established. The key to behavior therapy is considered to be following through.If following through with rewards and consequences doesn’t happen inconsistently, the ADHD person simpley learns how to work around the system.However, self-regulation can be learned by consistently following through with clear expectations defined,.

Part Two of Available Treatments for ADHD was then conluded. For anyone interested in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the web site, http://AttentionDeficitDisorderGame.com

will prove to be an informative resource of helpful information.

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