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Children with ADHD are brilliant!

Here’s how Plexus supports their journey

If you suspect your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, bring them to our Plexus centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad for a consultation with world-renowned neurologist and therapist for ADHD Dr Na’eem Sadiq.

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Let’s Decode: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that impacts how a child pays attention, sits still, and controls their behavior. It is usually first diagnosed during childhood, however, the condition often lasts into adulthood.

Symptoms of ADHD

It is normal for children to have trouble paying attention and controlling their behavior. However, people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are persistent with such behaviors. The symptoms can become severe with time. They may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and poor performance at school, at home, or in the community. Some of the common symptoms include:

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Acting without thinking

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Constant mistakes in schoolwork
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Absentmindedness
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Constant change of activity or tasks
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Difficulty in organizing
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Interrupting conversations
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Constant fidgeting
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Excessive physical movement
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Short attention span

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Unable to sit still

Causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Brain injury
  • Exposure to environmental risks during pregnancy or at a young age
  • Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy
  • Premature delivery
  • Low birth weight
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Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

There are several approaches to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Common treatments for ADHD in children are medication, behavior therapy, counseling, and education programs. These therapies help alleviate the symptoms of ADHD. It might take some time to figure out what works best for your child.

Our treatment program at Plexus

At Plexus, we follow the school of thought that behaviors can be instilled and reinforced through repetition and exposure – be it positive or negative. Occupational therapy is a mainstay of ADHD and that’s why we leverage it as a tool to identify and correct maladaptive behaviors through consistent and repeated action-based practice.

Our customized treatment plans include close monitoring, follow-ups, and making changes, if needed, along the way.
Many times the overlying behavioral problems and inattention are due to underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation issues. We at Plexus, address these underlying reasons through a combination of therapies and scientific evidence-based practices.
With neurologist Dr Na’eem Sadiq at the helm, our occupational therapists leverage different forms of therapy to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder such as:

How we care for ADHD at Plexus

We use techniques such as reinforcement, shaping, and modeling to course-correct certain behavioral traits in ADHD. With Dr Na’eem Sadiq at the helm, our occupational therapists leverage different forms of therapy for Attention Deficit  Hyperactivity Disorder such as:

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Contingency management

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Extinction
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Behavior modeling therapy

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Token economies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Play therapy

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Systematic desensitization

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Sensory integration therapy

Our behavioral therapists can help

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Your little one can benefit the most from Behavior Therapy at Plexus through a collaborative approach between their teachers, family, therapists, and physicians. Here’s how behavior therapy at Plexus will help your child:

  • Manage symptoms without medication
  • Focus on increasing organization, attention, and impulse control
  • Improve interpersonal relationships
  • Foster higher self-esteem due to solution-focused therapies
  • Better communication and interpersonal skills
  • Better regulation of emotions, such as anger, frustration
  • Prevent relapse with the aid of tools and techniques
  • Shift from a negative thought process to realistic or positive thinking

What our patients say

FAQs answered

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects 11% of school-age children. ADHD is distinguished by developmental abnormalities in inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

There is no particular test that can be used to diagnose ADHD. As a result, a thorough examination is required to establish a diagnosis, rule out alternative causes, and evaluate the presence or absence of co-existing illnesses. A thorough case history should be taken, as well as a clinical examination of the individual’s intellectual, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level.

Treating ADHD frequently requires necessities such as medical, educational, behavioral, and psychological intervention. This holistic approach to therapy may include the following, based on the age of the child with ADHD:
  • Parental education
  • Medication
  • Training basic skills
  • Counseling
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Educational assistance
  • Education regarding ADHD
  • Occupational Therapy
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