While the primary problems caused by ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) are related to the affected individual, the typical disruption of harmonious family dynamics often equals or exceeds this in overall scope and impact. It is helpful to keep in mind that there are three distinct types of this disorder (primarily inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and the combined form), and the described impacts will vary in accordance with the type of ADD present.
In my clinical experience, the following disruptions to family life are common and significant when ADD is present in one or more members of the family:
Unfortunately, these patterns repeat constantly as long as the child is in the home (sadly, this too is often affected by the disruption caused by the disorder). The simplest and most thorough solution to these problems is to successfully treat the disorder. Many parents fail to do so because of a fear of the significant side effects of medication. Fortunately, there is an alternative to medication in the treatment of ADD.
Neurofeedback is a painless, side effect-free procedure in which the person learns to re-train the attention mechanisms of the brain, alleviating the condition. Once the treatment is complete, no further training is necessary and family dynamics should return to within normal standards.
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