A Compassionate Approach to Managing ADD/ADHD
Everyone has trouble paying attention sometimes, but for children with ADD/ADHD, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Fortunately, pediatric therapy at WeeSpeak Therapy & Learning Center can help your child learn the skills they need to manage their condition and thrive!
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes difficulties with staying focused. The condition was formally called ADD (attention-deficit disorder), but the name was changed in the late 1980s to better capture the full range of symptoms.
Occupational therapy is an effective tool for managing ADHD. Schedule an appointment at our Lafayette, IN clinic to learn how you can get your child started!
Understanding ADHD
There are three broad categories of symptoms in ADHD, although they might manifest in different ways depending on your child:
Inattention
Your child will struggle to pay attention. They might need help staying on task or keeping organized. They might tend to day dream.
Hyperactivity
Your child will constantly be on the move:
fidgeting, tapping their toes, or squirming
around. They might also talk a lot.
Impulsivity
Your child will act without thinking about
consequences and may seek immediate
gratification. They might tend to take
unnecessary risks.
One child with ADHD might struggle mainly with inattention. Another might struggle mainly with hyperactivity and impulsivity. A third might struggle with all three symptom types. That’s why it’s important to tailor treatment to a child’s needs when helping them manage their condition.
It’s also important to recognize that your child’s behavior doesn’t stem from a need to misbehave. They simply have differences in their brain that impact how they interact with the world.
The WeeSpeak Therapy & Learning Centers Difference in ADHD Care
We take a child-centered approach to ADHD treatment. We take the time to thoroughly assess your child to help us understand their ADHD symptoms, so we know where to begin.
But during our sessions, we encourage your child to identify the activities they’re most interested in pursuing–and then we adapt those activities to address your child’s unique challenges. We use this approach because we want your child to find therapy fun and playful. Why? Because play is how children learn.
Pediatric occupational therapy as a field focuses on helping kids learn the skills they need to thrive in daily life. Some of the skills we might help your child navigate include the following:
- Time management
- Breaking up a complex project into smaller tasks
- Controlling impulses
- Setting priorities to get things done
- Learning appropriate social skills
No matter what your concern is, we are here to help. Our experienced pediatric occupational therapists will evaluate and treat your child.
They will also provide valuable information for you to use at home to progress your child’s development.
Request an appointment at Wee Speak Therapy & Learning Center in Lafayette, IN today.