Chances are you know someone who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or “ADHD“. Diagnosis in the U.S. alone have jumped by 43 percent since 2003, according to a large national study based on parental reports of an ADHD diagnosis. Dr. Amir Rehman of McLean, VA has evaluated and successfully treated hundreds of such patients, who think they have or are diagnosed with ADHD. If ADHD is such a wide-scale problem how do we then make sure to stick to a personalized approach and not just overprescribe medication?
To begin, ADHD is a brain condition that is often first identified in school-aged children when it causes disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. Symptoms of ADHD are described as having a lack of concentration, short attention span, forgetfulness, difficulty following directions, talking excessively, interrupting others and more. ADHD can affect adults too. 2.5% of adults U.S. adults have ADHD. While some children seem to outgrow the disorder, or learn to compensate for the symptoms, others do not. What makes it more challenging is that ADHD can be challenging to diagnose, particularly if it is not made by a clinician with expertise in the area of attention dysfunction. The good news is, with proper treatment ADHD patients can make huge strides in their overall well-being.
“Treatment of ADHD and a correct diagnosis of ADHD can bring a sense of relief,” said Rehman. “The individual has brought into adulthood many negative perceptions of himself or herself that may have led to low self-esteem, now he or she can begin to understand the origins of some of their problems and can begin to face them.” READ MORE
