Topic “ADHD”

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD or ADHD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children affecting about 3 to 5% of children globally with symptoms starting before seven years of age. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. ADHD is diagnosed twice as frequently in boys as in girls, though studies suggest this discrepancy may be due to subjective bias. ADHD is generally a chronic disorder with 30 to 50% of those individuals diagnosed in childhood continuing to have symptoms into adulthood. As they mature, adolescents and adults with ADHD are likely to develop coping mechanisms to compensate for their impairment.

ABC Day Treatment Program

The ABC Program for the Enhancement of Achievement, Behavior, and Cognition offers a day treatment program for short-term, integrated intensive psychological and psychosocial services for children 5 to 12 years old. Located within the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA the ABC program applies the most current evidence-based treatment to help children and their families. Length of stay is individual to each child, treatment progress, and family’s unique needs. A child’s success at ABC depends greatly on his or her parent’s commitment to the program. Parents attend formal training sessions weekly to provide consistency between the program and the home.

The ABC Day Treatment Program specializes in treatment for children with a variety of conditions including:
 

  •  Mood Disorders
  •  Anxiety Disorders including OCD
  •  ADHD and problems of impulse control
  •  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
  •  Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  •  Developmental delays

Attention Deficit Disorder Clinic

The ADHD Clinic offers state-of-the-art services for children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ ADHD). The ADHD Clinic is comprised of an interdisciplinary team specializing in the evaluation, treatment, and support of individuals with attention deficits, learning problems, and related behavioral difficulties.

 

Services provided:

  • Comprehensive Evaluations for:
    • ADD/ ADHD
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Parent Training/ Behavior Management
  • Social Skills Training
  • Medication Intervention

ADHD Program

Clinic and research program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ ADHD)

The research focuses on understanding the biology of ADHD and translating this knowledge into improved treatment and prevention. The education focuses on increasing individual, family, and community understanding of the nature of ADHD and how environmental context influences both impairment and well-being. 

 

The UCLA ADHD Clinic offers state-of-the-art services for children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ ADHD).  The ADHD Clinic is comprised of an interdisciplinary team specializing in the evaluation, treatment, and support of individuals with attention deficits, learning problems, and related behavioral difficulties.

 

Services Provided

  • Comprehensive Evaluations for:
    • ADD/ ADHD
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Parent Training/ Behavior Management
  • Social Skills Training
  • Medication Intervention