A Drug-Free Approach to Helping Kids with ADHD Get Back on Track

As a parent, it’s heartrending to watch your child struggle. But with patience and an effective plan, children will succeed!

That’s why we’re sitting down with Rebecca Jackson from Brain Balance Achievement Centers, which offers various programs with a unique whole-child approach that is non-medical, drug-free, and helping kids get back on track!

Brain Balance Achievement Centers, which has worked with more than 25,000 children and their families, constructs a comprehensive, personal plan to address a child’s challenges, from learning disabilities and processing disorders, to Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD.

Join us as we visit the Brain Balance Achievement Center in Pembroke Pines, Fla., and receive a first-hand look at what Brain Balance is up to. See for yourself how their integrated approach combines physical, sensory, and motor exercises, with academic skills, healthy nutrition, and confidence building.

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Ever wondered what it’s like for someone with GAD to go about their day? Maybe you know someone with GAD, but do you really know what their thoughts and emotions are? If you don't have GAD, it can be hard to understand what it feels like. This video will take you through the inner thoughts of someone with this anxiety disorder, and then transition into causes, prevalence rates and treatment options.

This video was made by McMaster students Sandra Yousif, Hajer Nakua, Nimi Patel and Nivy Pattathil in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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Success in Times of Stress | ADHD Podcast with Rebecca Jackson

ADHD Podcast: ADHD Success in Times of Stress! Lynne Edris, Dr. Rebecca Jackson and Dr. Rebecca Jackson discuss stress’s impact on ADHD adults and offer strategies to help them succeed.

Dr. Rebecca Jackson is a leader in the industry for optimizing brain performance to improve human performance. As VP of Programs & Outcomes, she brings 12 years experience in Brain Balance to her role. She drives programmatic enhancements and the creation of new programs. Her passion is to create hope and an action plan that will positively impact the lives of children and adults. Dr. Jackson is a published researcher on anxiety and cognition. She is a regular media contributor and guest speaker on shows like ABC’s The Doctors Show, NBC Nightly News, and many others. n

Lynne Edris, podcast host, helps overworked professionals to take control of their time so that they can tackle their to-dos with ease and have more time, energy, and money for the things they love. She is a mother of ADHD and has seen the positive side of ADHD. She has transformed her life from one of chaos and underperformance to one of success and fulfillment. Learn more about Lynne at www.CoachingADDvantages.com, and sign up for the free Time to Thrive!(c) group program at www.TimeToThriveGroup.com

ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award-winning podcast for adults with ADD / ADHD. Lynne Edris and Tara McGillicuddy, co-hosts, are joined by experts in Adult ADHD. They discuss important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. Stephanie Sarkis are among the podcast guests. Dr. Ari Tuckman is Dr. Laurie Dupar and Terry Matlen are also on the show.

Tara McGillicuddy, the producer, owner and co-host of ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast is Tara McGillicuddy. Tara can be reached for general questions and feedback regarding the podcast.

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What are ADHD symptoms? What is ADHD?

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as Hyperkinetic Disorder, is a mental disorder that impacts the ability of people to focus, sit still, pay attention, and function. It is the most common disorder affecting children. Parents and teachers often mistakenly diagnose ADHD without consulting a mental healthcare professional. Your child can manage ADHD with proper treatment.

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A definitive ADHD test is not available to diagnose a patient. The best way to diagnose ADHD is to observe the symptoms over time. ADHD is not understood. ADHD symptoms can begin before the age 12,, with symptoms starting as early as 3 years old. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. They can even persist into adulthood. ADHD is more common in males than it is in females, with symptoms that manifest differently.

There are three subtypes of ADHD; Inattentive, Hyperactive-impulsive, and Combined.
Inattentive means someone has problems maintaining focus or are easily distracted and does not include Hyperactivity-impulsive.

Hyperactive-impulsive means someone has hyperactive and impulsive, but does not necessarily inattentiveness.

Combined means someone has a combination of both Inattentive and hyperactivity-impulsive.

Your child's mental health professional will tell you how severe the disorder is. This will allow you to determine the best treatment for your child.

ADHD treatment can include therapy, behavior skills, and medication. ADHD medication side effects such as decreased appetite, weight loss and headaches, insomnia, and high blood pressure can lead parents to consider behavioral and therapy methods first. To determine the best course of action, parents should consult with medical professionals and behavior specialists. Different ADHD treatment methods will not work for every child.

The ADHD DSM 5 criteria requires the following to be diagnosed.

For Inattention Six or more symptoms of inattention in children under 6, five for adolescents and older, and six or more in adults who have had symptoms of inattention at least 6 months.

For Hyperactivity-impulsive six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and adults with symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity having been present for at least 6 months and are disruptive and inappropriate for the person's developmental level

Additionally, the following conditions must also be met:
Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present before age 12

Multiple symptoms may be present in more than one setting (e.g. at home, school, or work; with family members; or in other activities )
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It is clear that symptoms can interfere with or decrease the quality of social, school or work functioning
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These symptoms are not caused by schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders and cannot be explained better by any other mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder or Dissociative Disorder.
The presentation of symptoms can also change as symptoms change.

There are many common misconceptions about ADHD. ADHD people are not lazy. ADHD can make it seem quite the opposite. Their ADHD can make it difficult to stay on task, even though they are aware of the things that need to be done. ADHD doesn't make someone dumb. ADHD people find creative ways to adapt and become more productive as they age. ADHD doesn't mean that they will always have problems. Many children grow out of ADHD.

You can also find additional videos on ADHD and other behavioral issues at the Smarter Parenting website.