Attentional Difficulties (ADD)
According to NAMI it is estimated that around 9% of children and 4% of adults are diagnosed with having an attentional difficulty
Attentional difficulties are a combination of persistent problems such as difficulty sustaining attention, impulsive behaviors, and being extremely active.
Common Symptoms
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Having trouble staying focused on tasks
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Appearing not to listen, even when spoken to directly
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Having difficulty following through on instructions
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Having trouble organizing tasks and activities
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Avoiding or disliking tasks that require focused mental effort
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Being easily distracted
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Have difficulty staying seating in the classroom or other situations
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Being on the go an in constant motion
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Having trouble playing or doing an activity quietly
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Talking too much
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Having difficulty waiting your turn
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Interrupt other’s conversations, games, or activities
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These symptoms negatively affect school, home life, or relationships in more than one setting such as at school and at home
Treatment at CARE
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Talk about issues that are bothering you and help process the emotions
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Explore negative behavioral patterns
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Learn ways to deal with your symptoms
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Teach parents how to develop ways to better understand and guide your child’s behavior
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Family Therapy
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Social skills training: learn appropriate social behaviors
Phone
Uptown
2000 Aldrich Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
55405
Loring Park
310 Clifton Ave
Minneapolis, MN
55403