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

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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