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Autism
ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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ADD /
ADHD, Dyslexia. It's a family issue. Improve
grades and self-esteem. Evaluation and non-drug therapy that
really works!
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Potential Causes of ADD and ADHD-like Behaviors
The symptoms such as impulsivity, distractibility, learning problems, trouble
remembering, and behavioral issues that are commonly labeled as ADD / ADHD may result from
a variety of causes. There may also be a combination of factors.
Common Causes
- Lack of bilateral brain integration. Oft times stemming from:
- Genetic predisposition
- Lack of or inadequate crawl time
- Excessively passive environment (little or no exercise or mental stimulation)
- Sensory poor environment
- One of 7 types of
dyslexia
- Lack of ability
to process, store and recall mental pictures
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hypoxemia
--lack of oxygen during pregnancy (tobacco related) or caused by
trauma during delivery
- Personality conflicts
with significant adults in life due to differences in brain
quadrant, learning style, and extroversion or Introversion preferences, or speed of mental
tempo
- Social stressors
including domestic violence, divorce, marital instability,
financial or family health challenges
- Stimulants
including caffeine and psychotropic medications
- Mixed brain dominance
- Irregular mental tempo
(true ADD/ADHD)
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Less Common Causes or
Exacerbators
- Food sensitivities or allergies to dairy products, eggs, meats, or wheat, a diet
high in sugar or refined foods, or a vitamin or mineral deficiency
- Unrealistic expectations
of parents or teachers or other significant adults
- Poor Parenting Styles
including: overly controlling or inconsistent discipline,
poorly defined and enforced rules, lack of adequate attention, fatherless-ness, lack of
accountable role modeling
- Emotional trauma
or abuse including abandonment, separation from parents, verbal
abuse from classmates, friends, parents or teachers, death, severe illness or incapacity
of a loved one, rejection
- Behavior emulation
of TV, movie or computer characters or misbehaving peers
- Minor head trauma
including sports injuries, concussions
- Psychiatric disorders--
depression, bi-polar, Obsessive-compulsive (OCD),
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc.
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Least Common,
Yet Possible Causes
- Physical Brain Trauma such as major head injury, stroke, surgery, meningitis
- Physical or sexual abuse including rape
- Infection-linked
hyperactivity including bacteria, viruses, parasites and worms
- Environmental Toxicity
including Solvents (glue sniffing), pesticides, heavy metal
exposure--mercury (dental fillings) lead (lead paint flakes, tin/lead
solder, hobbies or crafts or work clothes), manganese (petroleum products), cadmium
(batteries)
- Noxious gas exposure and /or poisoning
from carbon monoxide, radon, or new
house/carpet/ paint /vinyl outgassing or an overly insulated house (sick house syndrome)
- Illicit drug use
- Genetic syndromes
including fragile X, Turners, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis
- Personal medical issues
including asthma, diabetes, hypoglycemia, sickle cell
anemia, thyroid disorders, seizures, uncorrected vision and hearing impairments
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As should be evident, medications are not the answer for most
of the above causes. Sharper Minds' thorough testing process evaluates for the
possibility and probability of many of the above. Furthermore, Sharper Minds'
Cognitive
Therapy program is an effective treatment for many of the cognitive dysfunctions
listed. To set up an appointment for an evaluation, see the Centers
section for the location nearest you, or call toll free 1-866-HELP-ADD [1-866-435-7233]. |
