adhd
in children
tulsa, oklahoma
We're aware that kids
have a lot of energy, can easily get sidetracked from tasks, and might struggle to stay interested in things that seem boring. This is a usual part of growing up. But for some kids, these behaviors keep going even when most of their friends are getting better at staying calm and concentrating. If a child has a harder time with these things, it might be a good idea to look into getting an assessment for ADD/ADHD.
is your child struggling with…
Difficulty sitting still
Always on the go
Difficulty following directions
Excessive day dreaming
Getting distracted easily
Overlooking details
Forgetting things you just told them
Losing toys, homework, etc.
Have trouble playing quietly
Interrupting others or blurting out inappropriate things
Acting before thinking
Poor academic performance
School behavior issues
consider adhd
Speaking without thinking or behaving badly might not be a deliberate choice for kids. Instead, it could be due to neurological problems that make it challenging for them to learn skills that others pick up effortlessly.
Parents and adults might struggle to comprehend why the child is behaving this way. They might feel extremely frustrated and run out of strategies to encourage the child to behave properly or complete their school assignments.
More attention and time are often directed at this child compared to their siblings. Unfortunately, this unequal distribution of focus can lead to conflicts among family members.
Even parents can benefit from counseling. Taking care of a child with ADD/ADHD can be tiring and overwhelming. Looking after yourself or nurturing your other relationships can become difficult. Parent counseling for ADD/ADHD kids provides the support you might feel is missing, and it teaches you different methods to help your child succeed.
If this sounds familiar to you, you're not alone
Around 5% of kids have ADD/ADHD, and half of them will keep experiencing these symptoms when they grow up. The good news is, there are many ways to treat ADD/ADHD. At Exhale Wellness Center, we work together with teenagers and kids using something called Cognitive Behavior Therapy. These are special kinds of talking sessions that use specific tricks to help you manage your time, study better, improve your social skills, and stay focused on tasks and remembering important stuff. Basically, the program helps you learn how to control yourself and handle things better, and we're here to support you through the frustrating situations you're going through.