ADD/ADHD & Asperger's Treatment in Troy / Rochester MI : Call 800-693-1916

Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have no known cause, but have a variety of identifying signs. The most common symptoms are:

- trouble concentrating or maintaining attention, particularly on tasks that are routine, boring, or mundane

- Hyperactivity (which may manifest as difficulty sitting still or fidgeting)

- Impulsivity (such as interrupting during conversations or acting without thinking

- Most individuals have these symptoms from time to time (viewed as normal), however what differentiates normal persons from those individuals with ADD/ADHD is that for the person with ADD/ADHD, it is uncontrollable, and interferes with the ability to function at the level of their ability, form lasting friendships, and to succeed in school, work or career.

Tricia Stehle, therapist, sees patients with ADD/ADHD in Troy :

ADD/ADHD is 3x more common in boys than girls, and often manifests itself with learning disabilities, speech issues, Obsessive compulsive disorders, Tics, Oppositional defiant disorder, and other conduct is a tremendous overlap between it ADD/ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's syndrome has many of the same symptoms as ADD, but unlike persons with ADD, the person with Aspergers also has difficulties with engagement in social interaction, non verbal communication, and empathy. Individuals with ADD/ADHD pick up on social cues, feelings, motivations, and desires in others. Those with Asperger's generally do not.

A simple way to look at this is:

Those with ADD/ADHD know what to do, but have trouble doing it due to their inattentiveness and impulsivity.

Those with Aspergers-truly do not know what to do.

Treatment is available for both disorders, and medication, while is some cases can be very helpful, is not the only answer. The best treatment with both is a combination of approaches, in which therapy plays a vital role in creating a treatment plan of action, often including strategies that start at home. Great Lakes Psychology Group uses proven techniques to manage these disorders- contact us today at 1-800-693-1916 or visit us online at greatlakespsychologygroup.com to schedule an appointment.