Condition guide
ADHD
An attention-regulation difference, not a character flaw
Overview
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference in the brain systems that regulate attention, impulse control, and executive function. It is not a deficit of effort or willpower.
It shows up differently across the lifespan: visible hyperactivity in young children, disorganization and academic struggle in teens, and chronic overwhelm, missed deadlines, and burnout in adults — especially adults diagnosed late.
Common symptoms
- Difficulty sustaining attention on non-preferred tasks
- Distractibility and losing track mid-task
- Chronic procrastination and trouble getting started
- Disorganization and frequently lost items
- Time blindness and running late
- Impulsivity in speech, spending, or decisions
- Restlessness or internal agitation
- Emotional reactivity and rejection sensitivity
Causes and risk factors
- Strong genetic and heritable component
- Differences in dopamine and norepinephrine signaling
- Delayed maturation of prefrontal executive networks
- Prenatal and perinatal risk factors
- Environmental demand exceeding executive capacity, which unmasks symptoms
Treatment options we offer
- Executive function coaching for organization, time, and planning
- Behavioral intervention and parent coaching for children
- Therapy for the anxiety, depression, and shame that often accompany ADHD
- Executive functioning assessments to support school and workplace accommodations
- School collaboration on 504 and IEP supports
Therapy approaches used
- Executive function coaching
- CBT for adult ADHD
- Parent behavior training
- Social skills and emotional regulation work
How TMS fits in
TMS is not an ADHD treatment. However, many people with ADHD also carry depression, and when that depression resists medication, TMS can be appropriate. We'll be clear about which problem each treatment addresses.
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