Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

EVIDENCE-BASED, JUDGMENT-FREE AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT ADHD

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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD a neurodevelopmental condition usually diagnosed in childhood, but can sometimes be missed and identified and diagnosed later in life.

Symptoms / Features of ADHD

This article has been carefully screened and selected as it accurately describes what current research evidence and practical observations of ADHD individuals experience:

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Therapy or treatments

Here are some of the common therapies offered for autistic individuals:

• list of therapies

What approach does Insights Psychology Services provide?

Amy is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) through the Beck’s Institute, and completed 4-day basic training on Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) developed by Dr Ross Greene.

Ms Ng uses both of these approaches with ADHD-children and teenagers. The CPS approach have been used to assist individuals in many settings including schools, clinics, hospitals and prison settings. It does not rely on Rewards and Punishments commonly used in ABA approach.

Medications may not solve all concerns with ADHD, if you child or teenager has been diagnosed with ADHD, please seek support from an experienced psychologist.

Ms Ng has rooms in Petaling Jaya, Selangor and provides Telehealth support for parents as well. Collaboration with teachers, special education teachers and paediatricians are sometimes done to optimise therapy efficacy.