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Avatar f tn ADHD is not an 'emotional ailment', it is an executive functioning disability. I for one, have it, and happen to do quite well on adderall.
Avatar n tn s terms the behaviour one could expect from a child with executive disorder and how it differs from ADHD behaviour and if there is specialized meds for the former. Is this something that is treated by cognitive therapy and if so how do you find a good person to help with this.
Avatar f tn My 13 yr old has severe anxiety. We are about to start her on medication, Celexa. We've spent 13 years 'walking on eggshells' around her, but recently she has started lying about things going on at school which are not, with the common thread of 'everybody is really bad and everybody hates me'. She came close to being disciplined for something she didn't do because she is known for lying.
Avatar n tn My son has some learning disabilities: ADD, Executive Functioning, Slow Recall. He was held back in Kindergarten because of his progress. He is 10 now and just completed third grade. When he had his standardized testing, he got a score of 16th percentile on the listening portion. He had to answer questions after listening to a story. How do I help him do better in listening?
Avatar n tn People assume he is not bright, but in IQ testing, his verbal and nonverbal areas are in the normal range. Executive functioning and working memory are low, so testers dont add the scores because they feel it misleads. Sometimes he is given second chances in testing because he will blurt an incorrect answer before thinking--but knows the right answer. I have noticed when he is on ritalin, there is an improvement with his interacting and he comes across clever.
Avatar n tn Typically, hyperactivity diminishes as people age to the extent that symptoms no longer significantly impact day-to-day functioning. Individuals with ADHD also tend to choose jobs where they can move around or where there are frequent changes or exciting challenges. Intelligent people with ADHD can be successful in college or graduate school, yet they generally continue to have organizational and time management problems.
Avatar n tn Recently Aspergers was mentioned to me, A close family relative said that my son shows the same symptoms that her friends son has. I did some more research and found that add, adhd, aspergers ocd and some others are very similar and are hard to determine which is the correct diagnoses. My biggest problem is that some require medicines that can be very detrimental to the body. I have already had to switch my sons medication 3 times and up the dosage several more.
Avatar f tn I’ve recently (about 4-5 months ago) started ADHD meds after being off for about 8 years. I suffer from EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness) in addition to ADHD of the primarily inattentive type. I find vyvanse and/or Ritalin to be helpful in terms of making me alert and functional which of course has the secondary benefit of improving my executive function issues.
Avatar m tn One can have some issues with executive function while still being very intelligent. And executive function issues are often present with kids that have add/adhd (and sensory). We were talking about what you can do and really, from what I've read and what the OT said, it sounds like it is adaptive in nature verses curing that issue.
961762 tn?1265229711 When it first started happening i can honestly say my executive functioning was tops, though now its gone to rubbish, ADHD without the hyperactivities would be about right. cheers....
Avatar f tn It is important to get a baseline IQ, understanding visual and auditory memory, visual motor integration, executive functioning (organization, planning) as well as how the symptoms create an educational impact on reading, writing, and math. I would consult with your MD and ask for more direction about the medication protocal as well aas seek out a psychologist to complete a more thorough assessment. Dr.
Avatar f tn My son was diagnosed with PDDNOS at 5, then ADHD at 7, then back to PDDNOS with ADHD as a comorbid condition at 10 years. He has been having seizures since he was 3. He has speech/language delay, poor attention, poor social thinking and limited interests and he struggles with reading. He is better at math. He simply can't plan and start a project, remember the details and complete the task. He is in a partially mainstreamed special education program. He is 10 years old now.
Avatar f tn Hello Everyone! I got my test results from the Neuro Cog tests. They state that I meet the criteria for 'Cognitive Disorder, NOS w/ specific weaknesses in executive functioning and sensory perceptual functioning." Exhibits motor impairment due to MS, and meets the criteria for Depressive disorder, mild, recurrent. Production of speech somewhat slow and is suspected that this disease may be having a mild impact on verbal motor production.
Avatar f tn Hi. My son is 10 years old with severe adhd. He has been on meds since he was 5. Recently we have had to change his meds for the first time in 5 yrs.(nightmare) I hadn't really thought about it til now but am really interested in some natural remedies for this. Even some over the counter meds would be fine. Does anyone have something they do for their child that works well?
Avatar f tn It is very common for children on the Autism Spectrum to have symptoms of ADD, ADHD, anxiety disorders. Many doctors are hesitant to give a dual diagnosis. Kudos to your Doctor! Has your doctor given you referrals to the nearest Autism Society yet? Do you have any specific questions or just looking for support right now?
342425 tn?1241379464 The ADHD brain uses so many different little pieces of the brain to do tasks that non ADHD brains use one large piece to do. So, to a non expert it may appear that the brain funtion is abnormal but it is perfectly normal for an ADHD brain. Sugar plays NO role in hyperactivity unless a child, or adult, has a sensitivity to it. Ther eis absolutely no research evidence to support that theory.
Avatar m tn I have a brain injury that causes many issues with my executive functioning. I am medicated and see various health professionals. For the last 6 months or so I have experienced a significant drop in my emotional response. I am now emotionally flat (flat affect). I experience no emotional response to any situation. A family member could tell me they had cancer and I would experience no physiological or emotional response.
Avatar n tn It would be wise to arrange an evaluation with an adolescent mental health clinician for the purpose of figuring out what is occurring. It is not unusual for several conditions to co-exist. Examples with your son are ADHD, OCD and Impulse Control D/O. Any plan for medication should focus on clearly described goals. It is not clear precisley what goals would be targeted with medication and I would not give him Celexa without a thorough evaluation.
Avatar m tn m very concerned about this as a year ago this happened to the extreme and effectively left me feeling like my brain was covered in metal pins, loss of executive functioning and burning with stress hormones. I'm not going to let that happen again I'm over it all but rarely it still pops back. I'd like to know what is the cause of the tingling (Google says stress hormones and increased blood to the brain) and if this is gonna get worse, if u relate, and what to do about it.
Avatar n tn ADHD seems to run in our family. My 4 boys have all been diagnosed with ADHD and although I have not been officially diagnosed, I know I am ADHD as well. I think my biggest problem with daily life and discipline is that I am so disorganized. I can't remember what I need to get done during the day. I constantly tell my boys what they need to do but then they forget AND I forget too! So basically nothing ever gets done in my household.
Avatar f tn You should undergo an evaluation to determine if you display ADHD. Your symptoms are consistent with this, but you shouldn't make an assumption about it. It also sounds like you have some executive dysfunction. If indeed you do display ADHD, stimulant medication might be quite effective and it needn't exacerbate anxiety, though it can. You'd have to be vigilant in monitoring your response.
Avatar f tn Can anxiety cause disorganization, concentration problems or comprehension problems? Or memory problems. -Your question - the answer is "yes". Anxiety can "block" your learning, your ability to organize, your ability to concentrate, your ability to understand, your ability to remember. I believe the term is "executive function" and both ADHD/ADD and anxiety sufferers have this disability.
Avatar n tn Bit of History: After my last son was born c-section my heart rhythm changed to a primarily bigeminy heartbeat. I wasn't sure if I needed to see a cardiologist and I had so much anxiety and adhd affecting my executive functioning skills that I didn't contact a doctor until he was about 5 years old. I didn't have symptoms except that I would have to take deep breaths once in a while while resting and my resting heart rate would show 36bpm, which freaked me out a bit.