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ADD and ADHD

What is ADD / ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- also referred to ADD or ADHD -- is a biological, brain based condition that is characterized by poor attention and distractibility and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. It is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Symptoms may continue into adolescence and adulthood. If left untreated, ADHD can lead to poor school/work performance, poor social relationships and a general feeling of low self esteem. The most prevalent symptoms of ADHD are inattention and distractibility and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Difficulties with concentration, mental focus, and inhibition of impulses and behaviors are chronic and pervasive and impair an individual’s daily functioning across various settings -- home, school or work, in relationships, etc.

 

ADD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Inattentive Type
Symptoms:
  • Inattention
  • Distractibility
  • Forgetfulness
  • Trouble sustaining mental effort
  • Repeated Mistakes
  • Loses belongings
  • Daydreams
Questions:
  • Does your child have trouble playing quietly?
  • Does your child have trouble sharing toys?
  • Does your child have trouble taking a nap?
  • Does your child have trouble listening?
  • Does your child have trouble completing homework?
  • Is the homework sloppy?
  • Does your child procrastinate?
  • Does your child daydream excessively?
  • Does your child have a short attention span?
  • Is your child easily distracted?
  • Does your child make careless errors?
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Symptoms:
  • Excessive physical activity
  • Impulsive
  • Restless, fidgeting
  • Excessive talking
Questions:
  • Does your child constantly interrupt others?
  • Does your child blurt out answers midquestion?
  • Does your child talk excessively?
  • Is your child constantly moving?
  • Does your child constantly disrupt others while playing?
  • Does your child need help with social skills?
  • Is your child unable to focus on the teacher's lesson?
EnListen® Can Help:
  • Academic Achievement
  • Comprehension/Memory
  • Organization
  • Reading and Writing
  • Goal Achievement
  • Self Confidence
  • Attention and Concentration
  • Gifted Development
  • Speech Clarity
  • Confident Self Expression
  • Relaxation

 

See the Results
 
Parents of Mandy, age 25 months, after 80 hours of EnListen® training

 After 60 hours of EnListen® training, Mandy is talking so much, we can’t believe she was not talking at all three months ago! She is counting up to 10, putting the alphabet letters into the puzzle for more than half the letters all by herself. She gets our attention not by grabbing our hands and leading us somewhere but by talking. ‘Hey, guys, let’s play.’ Or she says ‘I want play dough’ or makes another request. She has more than caught up in language after having 4 ear infections during her first year and falling behind. She was not catching up on her own. We were surprised that she seemed to like the music and kept the headphones on for two hours. She even tries to sing and dance with some of the children’s songs in her program. What a different child, and her grandparents notice quite an increase in language, too!
Mother of Lisa, age 6, and Danny, age 13, after completing 90 hours of EnListen® home program training

 Both kids are doing good in school, which was one of our goals. Lisa is not going to be held back, and Danny’s behavior and grades are so improved that he will not have to be home schooled this year. Lisa is starting to sound out sounds and her teacher is no longer concerned about her advancing to first grade next year. Lisa is so much fun right now I am thoroughly enjoying her. She is proving to be my best problem solver yet. Her dance teacher today commented on the incredible changes she has made. She walked right in to the class and went and sat quietly down. (Usually there are clings, hugs and kisses.) Her artwork at school is so very thought-based. I cannot see what she means by her drawing but when she explains it to me I am amazed by what she sees.

Danny got his first 100% on a math test yesterday. He also wound up getting 90% on a project he didn’t want to do, and his grades are improving overall! He learned not to be afraid of getting a bad grade and just not doing assignments. Also, he is not bothered by the school alarm any more and now likes to go to school. His behavior at home and school is mostly cooperative and responsible. He is much easier to live with and less argumentative. When he reads out loud, it is very fast, but he is reading!

As for me, my two goals this week are to stop what I am doing and look at the children as they talk to me and to be aware of my very expressive face as they act and say things that are not in keeping with our agreement to be our best selves. My face undoes much of what my words say some time. Thank you for your support of me and my family as we try to become more appropriate.
Mother of Sam, age 11, after completing 60 hours of EnListen® home program training

 Sam reads aloud each day without complaining. His attention span has increased from a maximum of 30 minutes to several hours. He said yesterday that he did not seem to shake anymore and that he could control his arms and legs and that they were able to be still now. He is doing his homework with a better attitude and completing it a little faster. He is doing better in school, which is just what we wanted! The EnListen® home program has been easy to use and we appreciate not having to travel to a center to do this program several weeks at a time.