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ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Retraining attention and executive functions
Neurofeedback therapy
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects attention and concentration, but more broadly, what are known as executive functions, leading to restlessness and behavioral impulsivity. The child can't sit still, gets bored very easily, and is constantly on the go! Completing schoolwork, which requires sustained attention, becomes difficult, if not impossible.
These symptoms affect the child's daily life: their social, family, and school life. Interactions with peers are difficult, and misunderstandings and stigmatization can lead to the development of other problems (oppositional behavior, anxiety, etc.). The child quickly becomes overwhelmed: they disobey, become abrupt, and angry. It is often during school age, particularly in elementary school, that the situation becomes most problematic.
Academic difficulties are then common: fluctuating results, delays in learning, sometimes even grade repetition, and behavioral warnings that can lead to exclusion. The child may also be ostracized from groups, experience low self-esteem, and become anxious and demoralized.
The repercussions within the family are also significant, with parental exhaustion often leading them to seek help.
Schedule an appointment for a detailed assessment of your attention and executive functions, and discover Play Attention. Your psychologist and neuropsychologist will answer all your questions.
ADHD – Neuroscience reveals a delay in the maturation of the frontal cortex.
The frontal cortex is that part at the front of our brain, which plays a key role in complex functions, such as attention, concentration, decision-making... It is essential for the proper functioning of executive functions.
Neuroscience has shown that the maturation of this part of the cortex in children with ADHD is delayed by an average of two years compared to typical development. Thus, while this maturation usually occurs around the age of 10, it is not completed until around age 12. This explains the difficulties experienced by children with ADHD.
ADHD - How to retrain attention and concentration?
The diagnosis of ADHD is often based on observation of symptoms and medical and family history, and a thorough examination using neuropsychological tools.
Once diagnosed, treatments may include medication, behavioral and educational therapies, and coping strategies to help individuals manage their disorder and improve their quality of life. However, the most effective approach to ADHD initially involves non-pharmacological treatments (psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and parenting guidance).
Play Attention is one of the most effective attention rehabilitation devices. In fact, it is 5 times more effective than other neurofeedback applications, and allows for significant performance improvement in 95% of participants in just 45 days (see here ).