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One of the keys to achieving an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment is to know who is best qualified to help you in your search for answers. At Carroll Counseling Center's Attention and Learning Disorders Clinic we have assembled a group of distinguished professionals. Here you will find psychologists trained in the field of neurological, behavioral, and educational testing, and treatment of these conditions. Child and adult psychiatrists are on site when medication may become part of your treatment. Should academic areas need help, our special education tutors are here to offer assistance with reading, writing, math and the development of study skills. Now is the time to get your answers.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder that affects 3-5% of school-age children and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Children with ADHD often:

Have difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or leisure activities
Do not seem to listen when spoken to
Fail to finish schoolwork or chores
Lose personal belongings and forget day-to-day things
Are easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
Fidget or leave their seat
Have difficulty engaging in activities quietly
Act as if "driven by a motor"
Talk excessively or interrupt others
Have difficulty waiting their turn

Adults can have ADHD, too. If you are an adult experiencing some of these symptoms, you may have ADHD:

Disorganized	Impulsive
Easily distracted	Worry needlessly
Mood swings	Poor self-esteem
Chronic procrastination	Difficulty reading and/or writing
Impatient	Sense of insecurity

How is ADHD diagnosed?

Diagnosis is based on a very detailed history. In the case of children the assessment would include observations of the child in various settings (school/home), using standardized behavioral checklists. Intelligence, achievement, and other neuropsychological testing may be required, especially if learning disabilities are suspected. Co-existing conditions contributing to emotional, social or learning difficulties may also be diagnosed. It is important to distinguish ADHD from anxiety, depression and normal, developmentally-appropriate inattention and hyperactivity.

How can ADHD be treated?

Our doctors and professional educators offer many services for children and adults with ADHD and learning disorders, including:

Using behavioral techniques that improve attention, organization and impulsivity
Determining whether medication would be beneficial
Advocacy or consultation with teachers or employers to assist in adapting the school or work environment to accommodate needs
Teaching parents (or spouses) how to best cope and address some of the more troubling and recurrent ADHD behaviors