ADHD Treatment

There are two ways to contact our office. You can contact our Intake Department at 416 485-5555 x 1. When you call, one of our Intake Counsellors will ask you a few questions and connect you with a therapist immediately. Alternatively, you can fill out a web form located on our website. After filling out a web form, our intake department will contact you to answer any questions you may have over the phone or by email.

• Inattention (difficulty focusing and concentrating)
• Hyperactivity and impulsiveness

Individuals struggling with ADHD often fall into one of the above-aforementioned categories.

You’ve probably heard people refer to ADD and ADHD. These acronyms do not coincide and actually differ depending on the individual presenting concerns. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is less obvious and usually presents with less pronounced symptoms. This makes ADD more likely to be misdiagnosed or missed altogether.

The main signs of inattentiveness are: (1)

• Having a short attention span (easily distracted)
• Making careless mistakes
• Appearing forgetful or losing things
• Being unable to stick to tasks that are tedious and time-consuming
• Appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions
• Constantly changing activities or tasks
• Having difficulty organizing tasks

Hyperactivity and impulsiveness: (1)

• Being unable to sit still for long periods of time
• Constantly fidgeting
• Being unable to concentrate on tasks
• Excessive physical movements
• Excessive talking
• Being unable to wait their turn
• Acting without thinking
• Interrupting conversations
• Little or no sense of danger

ADHD in adults can occur alongside several problems and conditions. It is typical to see other presenting concerns like anxiety and depression. It is important to evaluate the patient as a whole and understand what is truly contributing to their overall behaviour and state. This means providing comprehensive medical assessments which are available through our Naturopathic Doctors in Toronto. This is how we take a root cause approach to healthcare.

The first step in ADHD assessment involves a thorough diagnostic interview. Which involves gathering information from the patient and other independent sources. These sources may include other family members, spouses and friends. Once the qualitative information is gathered your psychotherapist will move on to quantitative testing. This involves reviewing the DSM-5 symptom checklist, completing standardized behaviour rating scales for ADHD Therapy and any other clinical assessments advised by the psychotherapist.

Further testing may be required if the psychotherapist is concerned about potential underlying learning disabilities or cognitive impairment. This may include psychoeducational testing, intelligence assessments etc. Further testing may be required to fully understand the scope and impact ADHD is having on an individual and may be required to complete a fully comprehensive treatment plan.

At the end of the assessment, you will sit down with your psychotherapist to review a comprehensive report and treatment plan. The report will give an overview of data collected throughout the process and will give you a written summary of where you or your child are at. The psychotherapist will then formulate a treatment plan based on behaviour modifications, tools and techniques for management. This can help an individual structure time, and establish routine and predictability while creating new positive outcomes.

Some of these changes may include:

• Creating a suitable environment
• Learning how to provide positive reinforcement and feedback
• Creating realistic expectations and boundaries