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ADD
(AD/HD-I) Treatment
By far, not all
people with ADD should seek medication as a first option. Many cases
of ADD can be address with effective mix of non-medicinal
therapies.
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Memory training
via DIA's Memory Pathways program. This program strives to increase
we effectiveness of a person's core working memory capacity and
sequencing ability, along with teaching associative memory skills.
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Attentional
training via Play Attention can improve attention and focusing
capabilities in a variety of settings - from low-stimulus task to
high-stimulus tasks.
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Reading fluency,
spelling, writing can be improved via DIA's Jett PHORCE remediation
program.
- Certain off-task
behavioral habits can be addressed via a combination of coaching and
the Play Attention system. Such habits tend to distract from one's
productivity and performance during school or work exercises
(e.g., unnecessary noises, fidgeting, eye-tracking, etc.)
ADHD-Hyperactivity
Treatment
- DIA does not
offer treatment of ADHD-H beyond those issues discussed above for ADD.
However, DIA does recommend seeking non-medicinal alternatives prior
to medication.
Such alternatives may include:
- Specialized
diets (such as the Feingold Diet).
- A reduction
in the consumption of processed foods in favor of natural foods
with little or no additives.
- Appropriate
exposure to exercise.
DIA does not
espouse that such alternatives are proven effective in all cases or
that they are a complete substitute for medication. However, it is our
personal belief that medication should be a last resort because of its
documented long term health effects associated with some drugs
commonly used to treat AD/HD.
DIA also acknowledges
that some children and adults respond positively to commonly
proscribed drugs for AD/HD. DIA has seen an increase in client
performance when these drugs are in use. However, it is the decision
of each parent / client to determine medication is appropriate or warranted.
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