It is possible to have more fun with your child and experience less frustration, even if your child has ADHD. You may feel like all you do right now is remind or nag your child to brush their teeth, complete homework, get ready in the morning, and not fight with siblings. You have tried the strategies that worked with your
An ADHD assessment provides answers. It can help you understand your child’s behaviors and illustrate their strengths and weaknesses. It clarifies a diagnosis and provides a clear path forward. But how do you get an ADHD assessment for your child and how can you pay for it? Thankfully, you have some options. There are 3 ways to receive or pay
You received a diagnosis of ADHD for your child. Hopefully that clarifies some of the questions you had! But where do you go from here? Whether a diagnosis feels helpful or daunting, it does give you some options. You can now make an informed decision of what will be best for your child. Consider each one and discuss them with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is often diagnosed in childhood. However, it can persist into adulthood and may not be recognized until later in life. If you are looking for ADHD testing in Los Angeles or have recently received a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, you may feel unsure of where to turn
As a psychologist who specializes in both therapy for people with ADHD as well as ADHD testing in Los Angeles, I know firsthand the struggles that adults with undiagnosed or untreated ADHD face on a daily basis. You may have been labeled as “lazy” or “unmotivated” throughout your life. However, these are only two of the common ADHD myths that
Having the skills to stay engaged when relationship conflict arises can feel impossible. Sometimes, you wish you could push the eject button as soon as another argument begins. You find yourself remaining silent, or saying whatever you feel will “ease the tension,” even just for a moment. You feel desperate to quickly resolve the tension in whatever way you can.
A lack of strategies for ADHD preventing success at school is one of the greatest challenges for kids with ADHD. As a parent, you may feel overwhelmed by how to help your child. You may feel that you do not have the expertise to help your child develop effective coping strategies for ADHD. Qualifying for School Accommodations In order to
Comorbid ADHD Diagnoses: What does it mean? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with a high frequency of comorbid ADHD diagnoses. A decade ago, many psychologists worried that ADHD was being “over-diagnosed.” However, in recent years, psychological research has proven that almost 10% of the population has ADHD (6 million children: 9.8%, according to the CDC).
Maybe you’re wondering about how EMDR therapy can treat trauma. Trauma can negatively impact an individual’s life and well-being for years, even decades, after the traumatic event has passed. Trauma is a natural survival response to any life-threatening situation. If you’ve experienced trauma, you may notice how it seems to intrude into everyday situations. Trauma can impact: Our brains heal
Your child isn’t getting good grades, even though they are smart. Maybe you spend hours convincing and helping them to complete to their homework. Or they rush through their work, making many mistakes. Perhaps they forget to turn in their homework. Or teachers are concerned about their ability to focus in class. If these scholastic struggles sound familiar, then a