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ttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated one million children and adults in Australia. It’s an umbrella term that describes three main subtypes: • Inattentive – Difficulties with attention and memory, poor time management and organisation skills. • Hyperactive or Impulsive – Always moving, difficulty relaxing, easily distracted and interruptive. • Combined – A combination of inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive symptoms. ADHD is more common in boys and research shows that most children with ADHD will continue to experience problems into adulthood. Recent studies have also highlighted a late-onset ADHD where symptoms do not become evident until adulthood.
What causes ADHD? Research shows that ADHD has a strong genetic basis. So, when a child is diagnosed with ADHD it is very likely that at least one of the parents will have ADHD as well. It is not yet clear exactly what causes ADHD but research shows that there are changes in the structure and function of key areas of the brain involved with attention and impulsecontrol.
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individuals and families should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. The Perth Brain Centre, established in 2007, focuses primarily on providing Neurofeedback Therapy in conjunction with behavioural interventions, psycho-education, lifestyle and dietary advice. Neurofeedback is recognised by The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) to be an effective treatment for ADHD and is featured in Dr Norman Doidge’s book The Brain’s Way of Healing, the sequel to his international best-selling book The Brain That Changes Itself.
Neurofeedback Therapy Neurofeedback is a brain-based treatment, suitable for people of almost all ages, that uses a sophisticated brain-computer Interface to ‘strengthen’ and ‘re-train’ the brain. Patients sit comfortably during training whilst sensors precisely detect and measure brainwave activity. This information is analysed in realtime and presented as audio and visual feedback.
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he first two terms of school can be rocky as teachers get to know children and adapt to suit their classes. This is why Terms 3 and 4 tend to be the ones where most progress occurs. Children are settled in and, apart from worrying about Naplan results, are generally more relaxed. This is a good time to re-visit personal learning goals, individual education plans and family learning plans. Here are some top tips to ensure your children have a successful Term 3.
dreams for the semester – what they hope to achieve and improve etc. Discuss these ideas and put them up on the wall as a reminder of what you all want to achieve. • Stick to routines and try to not to crowd too many activities into each week. • Encourage children by pointing out what they have done right and help them with any difficulties. • Establish a family motto and say it together each evening at dinner. Ours is Per Ardua Ad Astra – Through Struggle to the Stars! Children love rituals like this and respond well to regular, planned motivation practices.
• Talk with your children. Turn the TV off at meal times and really communicate. Oral language is the basis for effective literacy development, as discussed recently on ABC’s Lateline program. • Make time for reading. You could even establish a daily family reading time. • Make sure kids learn their times tables. Our favourite App for this is called Maths Rockx – and kids love it! • Start a family journal and have everyone write something about their day in it. You can add pictures, cartoons or a small mindmap. • Have a goal setting evening or afternoon. Give each family member a large piece of paper where they can write down their
If your child needs help with schooling, this is the time to get it – preferably early in the term so that they can achieve progress by Christmas. The Victoria Carlton Programs can help with your child’s schooling. There are programs suit all children and planned payments to suit all pockets. Substantial discounts are available to ensure all children have access to these wonderful programs. Call 9271 4200, email iceinfo@iinet.net.au or visitfacebook.com/VCPrograms.
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Treatment In the past, treatment for ADHD was often limited to medication. However, now it is generally accepted that the most effective treatment should be ‘patient-centred’ and involve a range of interventions. Aside from medication, other treatment options that have been proven to be effective include behavioural therapy, lifestyle and dietary changes, Neurofeedback Therapy and psychoeducation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach and at The Perth Brain Centre, who believe that
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