ADHD Treatment Phoenix, AZ
Adults and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with attention, impulsivity, and distractibility. However, with treatment, ADHD does not have to cause problems in a person’s school, professional career, or personal life. With the right therapy, those with ADHD can thrive. Our clinic provides services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We have specialized clinicians experienced in working with each age group.
If you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with symptoms of ADHD, help is available. We offer ADHD treatment in Phoenix and the surrounding area. Call (480) 739-6765 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
ADHD Explained
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder most commonly diagnosed in children but found to be present in 4% of adults. People with this disorder face more difficulty focusing most of the time, are easily distracted, have trouble sitting still, struggle concentrating, and find it challenging to control impulsive behavior. While everyone has attention problems at times, a person with ADHD has them to the point where it causes trouble in their relationships, work, and ability to manage their lives.
Scientists still have much to learn about the causes and risk factors behind ADHD. Risk factors for this disorder include genetics, environmental factors, problems during pregnancy, and brain injury. The neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline seem to be involved. One theory holds that in the ADHD brain, fewer of these chemicals are present in the part of the brain responsible for impulse control and attention. Other theories are that ADHD is due to the brain’s inability to use these chemicals properly or that structural differences are responsible for the disorder.
“Everyone has attention problems at times, but a person with ADHD has them to the point where it causes trouble in their relationships, work, and ability to manage their lives.”
Symptoms of ADHD
People with ADHD exhibit a persistent pattern of hyperactivity, being driven to distraction, and impulsive behaviors that begin in childhood and may continue into adulthood. For a person to be considered to have ADHD, they must display a significant number of the following symptoms for six months or more:
- Being easily distracted or overwhelmed
- Difficulty concentrating for significant periods of time
- Frequent mood swings
- Inability to control impulses
- Makes careless mistakes
- Persistent disorganization
- Poor follow through on tasks
- Poor planning and time management
- Restlessness and trouble being still
- Trouble controlling temper or coping with stress
- Trouble prioritizing tasks
Just because a person experiences these symptoms occasionally does not mean they have ADHD. However, when they consistently experience a pattern of these symptoms in an age-appropriate way or disrupt their daily life, they likely have ADHD.
“People with ADHD exhibit a persistent pattern of hyperactivity, being driven to distraction, and impulsive behaviors that begin in childhood and may continue into adulthood.”
Benefits of Treatment
The good news is that people diagnosed with ADHD can live not only manageable but also fulfilling lives with the right forms of treatment. For children, treatment can lower childhood behavior problems and help children excel in school. For adults, treatment can improve job stability, work performance, and relationships with colleagues and loved ones.
In addition, proper diagnosis and treatment can raise a person’s self-esteem and prevent other problems those with ADHD are at higher risk for, including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Studies show treatment can even help those with ADHD live longer. A therapist can help make a proper diagnosis and create a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s needs, lifestyle, habits, work, relationships, and other factors.
“For adults, treatment can improve job stability, work performance, and relationships with colleagues and loved ones.”
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ADHD Medication and Therapy
ADHD is a complicated disorder and may call for a treatment approach that combines medication with other therapies. However, each case is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. There are also different approaches to treatment for adults and children.
Medication is typically part of any ADHD treatment plan for an adult or a child. There are currently stimulant and non-stimulant medications available to help treat the disorder. These are also available in a short or long-acting form. After the diagnosis, our team may refer patients to a psychiatrist to explore these options.
Few treatment programs can be effective with medication alone. The key to helping an individual with ADHD overcome barriers and realize their full potential is changing the maladaptive behaviors and thinking habits caused by the disorder. Therefore, a therapist will help the patient identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop healthier thoughts and behavior patterns.
“The key to helping an individual with ADHD overcome barriers and realize their full potential is changing the maladaptive behaviors and thinking habits caused by the disorder.”
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Continued Care
Continued monitoring and therapy are crucial to managing the disorder. ADHD often continues into adulthood. Treatment plans will likely need to be adjusted as the individual's needs and responsibilities change. Also, discoveries are constantly being made in the management of this disorder. Therefore, we use the latest proven information to improve the existing ADHD treatment.
The long-term care plan is different for children and adults. For children, parents are recommended to pursue additional training to help them cope with their child's ADHD. If the child is under the age of six, their parents are advised to start them on behavior therapy before turning to medication. Those diagnosed as adults will likely need additional help breaking well-established harmful habits and ways of thinking. We work with each patient to monitor the effectiveness of their care plan and make adjustments when necessary.
“Treatment plans will likely need to be adjusted as the individual’s needs and responsibilities change.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are ADHD medications safe?
A. ADHD drugs are safe for the most part, with benefits that far outweigh the potential risks for those who take them. Also, the practitioners we refer patients to for medication follow strict protocols when matching patients with medication.
Q. Do ADHD medications lead to addiction?
A. While there are some concerns about the addictive nature inherent in stimulant medications for ADHD, we want to reassure you that when taken as prescribed, the risk of addiction is extremely low. In many cases, because they help a patient control impulsivity, they reduce the patient's risk of developing a substance abuse disorder.
Q. How common is ADHD?
A. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD is the most common mental disorder affecting children. However, according to the Cleveland Clinic medical center, an estimated 4% of adults have the disorder as well. It also appears to be more common in boys than girls.
Q. How is ADHD diagnosed?
A. ADHD is typically diagnosed after a complex evaluation. There is no single test that can determine if a person has ADHD. Most often, the practitioner interviews the patient in detail about current symptoms in addition to getting a thorough understanding of the patient's past and current circumstances. It is also necessary to identify co-existing conditions and rule out illnesses and conditions that present symptoms similar to ADHD.
Q. What factors make a person more likely to develop ADHD?
A. While there is still research needed in this field, ADHD does seem to have a strong genetic link. .Three to six-year-olds are the most common age group diagnosed, and exposure to toxins, premature birth, and maternal substance abuse are suspected to be factors. More boys are diagnosed with this disorder than girls. However, the jury is still out as to why. Some argue that the disorder is equally common in boys and girls. The reason more boys end up being diagnosed is that boys with the disorder tend to be more disruptive.
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