Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects school-age children and adults. Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have difficulty controlling their behavior in school, social settings, and at home. They also tend to be accident-prone. Most have normal or above-normal intelligence, but may make poor grades. Children with ADHD may have a short attention span, make many mistakes, fail to finish things, or have trouble listening and remembering. They may also be unable to stay seated or play quietly. They may talk or move about too much or when they should not, or have trouble taking turns. Some people carry ADHD into adulthood—although some develop ways to cope and compensate for the problems, minimizing their weaknesses and making the most of their strengths. Yet the stress resulting from having unusual “hard wiring” in the brain may continue. The Asclepeion Center treats both children and adults with ADHD. See also, learning disabilities, children’s services. Sources. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Asclepeion Center for Body Mind Therapy. Working integratively and individually, Asclepeion Center staff have had marked success in alleviating the negative effects of a variety of disease states and health issues. To discuss what particular treatment protocols may be appropriate for any specific health issue, please contact the Asclepeion Center, (301.495.0933) to talk over your individual medical situation. For more information on what we do, see About Us and Services sections of this website. Many people who come to us feel they have already gleaned the positive effects of treatments offered by traditional medicine. Others want to explore possible synergies drawing upon holistic alternatives. Center staff are always glad to work cooperatively with any practitioners—both traditional and non-traditional—that a client desires. BACK TO TOP