Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

There are three types of Attention Deficit disorder as defined by the DSM-IV

• Inattentive
• Hyperactive-Impulsive
• Combined

Core Symptoms

• Inattention
• Over-activity
• impulsiveness

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What approach does Kids Matters Occupational Therapy offer for Attention Deficit Disorder?

Full assessment of child's individual differences in Sensory processing, learning, motor skills, play, organisation and planning etc.

Sensory Integration Based treatments for any sensory processing issues.

Specific structured learning interventions as required including:

• fine motor skill remediation
• gross motor skill remediation
• visual motor integration
• handwriting
• reading
• play skills

Cognitive based interventions to help the child understand and regulate his or her arousal such as a version of "the Alert Program"

DIR/Floor-time based treatements for deficits in the functional emotional developmental levels

• Regulation
• Engagement
• Shared Attention and interest in the world
• Symbolic play / Imagination
• Bridging and sequencing ideas
• Problem-solving

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