ADHD

The Family Resource Counseling Center (FRCC) prides itself on being a resource in the West Los Angeles area, adjacent to Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. It is a private practice therapy office providing services for infants, children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. A variety of support and educational groups are available as well as testing and assessment. At FRCC, we provide counseling for issues of abuse and trauma, individually or in a group or family setting. We provide links below to assist you in gathering support and information.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), can be diagnosed in children, adolescents, and adults. People suffering from ADHD often report having trouble paying attention. The diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is broken down into two categories of symptoms, which are inattention and impulsivity. Those who suffer from symptoms of inattention experience problems with focusing on details, completing tasks, listening, following instructions, organization, avoiding schoolwork, doing things that require a lot of attention, losing things, becoming easily distracted and being generally forgetful. Those who suffer with symptoms of impulsivity report symptoms of feeling fidgety/restless, trouble with sitting for long periods of time, inappropriate running around or climbing in situations, experiencing difficulty doing tasks that are quiet or relaxing, always wanting to be on the go, talking too much, blurting out answers to questions before the entire question is asked, having trouble waiting their turn, and frequently interrupting others.

The Family Resource Counseling Center provides testing and assessment for ADHD, as well as individual and family counseling to learn new coping strategies and provide support ensuring  the most successful results. In some cases, when symptoms of ADHD are significantly affecting social interactions and the ability to complete tasks assigned at school or work, medication prescribed by a psychiatrist may be necessary. The Family Resource Counseling Center has provided the links below to assist you gathering information and online support.

LINKS:

ADD/ADHD Information Library
http://www.newideas.net

ADHD News.com
http://www.adhdnews.com

ADHD Owner's Manual
http://www.edutechsbs.com/adhd/

ADHD.com - A Parent's Place
http://www.adhd.com

National Institute of Mental Health: ADHD
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm