Frustrated With ADHD Treatment In Atlanta?
Did you know that there are seven different types of ADD and only one is amenable to medication? Think about that. A recent CNN report stated that nearly one third of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD have been diagnosed before the age of six years old. This article said there was a “promising trend” about how children with ADHD are being diagnosed earlier following standard protocols.
The rates of ADHD have been on the rise for well over a decade at around 5%. Since there is no definitive test for ADD or ADHD, it is particularly difficult to diagnose in children younger than six. And with all neurobehavioral issues, there is a high probability of misdiagnosis.
These days, physicians may be following standard guidelines in making the ADD diagnosis, but there is a strong need to collect information from multiple sources to be accurate. This includes getting information from the teachers, parents and anyone else close to the child. Most children are being diagnosed by their primary physician who simply don’t have enough time to gather all the information they need to make a proper diagnosis. This is a significant limitation with regard to making a proper ADD or ADHD diagnosis.
Genetics also play a role in make the right diagnosis. It is a well repeated statistic that if a man and a woman both have ADD, the chances of their child having ADD symptoms is around 75%.
You’ve Been Told You Have ADD. Now What?
The fact that more physicians are diagnosing ADD and ADHD at a younger age means there will be more of a need to address this neurologic condition than ever before. How do you know what type of ADD you have and whether it is treatable through medications? If not, what are the alternative treatments for ADD? That’s where the Martin Clinic can help.
A Holistic Approach To Diagnosis and ADD Treatment
Since 1999, Dr. Jeremy Martin has been helping patients with ADD and ADHD regain their focus and reduce the stress in their lives. Using a 15 minute procedure called brain mapping, Dr. Martin can identify areas of the brain that need improvement. From there, he uses a mixture of functional neurology, neurofeedback and nutrition to help relieve ADD symptoms.
In fact, neurofeedback has been well documented to assist patients with improving the part of their brain that has the most to do with focus and attention issues. If you have ADD, and haven’t tried neurofeedback, then it’s time you did. You’ll be amazed at the improvements that can be made.
It’s time that you or your loved one gets off the roller coaster of tolerating the side effects of ADD meds for as long as you can. We encourage a more natural, holistic approach. More importantly, we get results.
Call The Martin Clinic and set up a consultation today.
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