What is ADHD?
ADHD is a brain condition that affects our ability to focus, pay attention, and plan/organize which interferes with many aspects of everyday life. Some individuals struggle to pay close attention to detail or sustain attention for long periods of time. Others may have problems finishing tasks or staying organized. And some may feel fidgety and have a hard time sitting still. These symptoms can often cause problems in school, at work, or in relationships. There are people who were never formally diagnosed with ADHD as kids and managed to go around their deficits with sheer grit and determination. However, as they are again, the ADHD symptoms overcome their grit and can sometimes have a tremendous impact on their lives.
Patients often times do not get an accurate diagnosis are often started on medication that could have serious side effects. While they are on medications any medication dose adjustments are common doses without much objective testing. For example, the patient typically tells that doctor that the medication effect has been fading and the doctor decides to increase the dose. This is a problem.
Kaizen ADHD Program
We at Kaizen Brain Center decided to take on this clinical problem with our ADHD program, which is the first of its kind in the nation. We put the right team who constantly discusses to help you overcome your problem, the right technology to make accurately diagnose, and monitor your condition, and the right technique by intelligently incorporating and combing diverse treatment options.
The main focus of the program is to; accurately diagnose the condition using comprehensive testing, incorporate cognitive training (brain exercise), neurofeedback (brain wave adjustments) lifestyle changes, and wellness, and closely monitor the patients with cutting-edge tools to assess the need for medication changes to prevent any long term side effects.
Diagnostic:
- Questionnaire
- Computer-based cognitive testing
- Virtual reality-based digital assessment
- Cognitive evaluation with neuropsychologist, Jennifer Sumner, Ph.D. This has two levels
- Brief evaluation: This is for individuals who just want an accurate diagnosis and does not include recommendations for accommodations at school or work
- Comprehensive assessment which includes recommendations for accommodations at school or work.
Treatments:
Depending on individual needs, Kaizen providers may use a variety of treatment options.
- Medication: Medications known to treat ADHD and associated symptoms (e.g. non-stimulants/stimulants and/or antidepressants)
- Neurofeedback: Non-invasive computer-based treatment that measures brain waves and provides individuals with real-time feedback to help with self-regulation skills.
- Cognitive Training: Treatment aimed at improving brain-related abilities such as memory, attention, and executive functioning through cognitive strategies and techniques.
- Sleep management
- Wellness Program
Program Goals:
- Improved focus and attention.
- Increased concentration.
- Better planning and organization.
- Efficient problem-solving and decision-making.
- Decreased impulsivity.
- Decreased procrastination.
- Successful time management.
- Stress reduction and frustration tolerance
- Greater motivation