Most therapies treat ADD/HD as a behavioral problem. However, ADD/HD is, in fact, a physical, neurological condition -- a dysfunction of the interconnecting areas of the brain. Brain dysfunction doesn't mean brain damage or disease. It means that particular areas of the brain may not be as active as they should be -- for any number of reasons. The brain is made up of two hemispheres and different functional areas, all of which are integrated, communicating with each other -- working individually and as a whole. The brain is the nerve center that controls all bodily functions -- everything from speech and fine motor skills to heart rhythm and emotional responses like curiosity and motivation. In a child with ADD/HD and the related Spectrum Disorders listed below, the frontal lobe of the brain lacks proper stimulation and, therefore, is functioning at a lower level than it should be. This profoundly affects the important functions that the frontal lobe controls -- cognition, ability to stay on task, focus, concentration, conversation, and body movements. And when one area of the brain is functioning below its potential, the entire brain is adversely affected. It is not unlike a marching band. If the trumpet section is out of sync, the performance of the entire band is affected. If a child has ADD/HD, his behavioral problems are a result of the disorder, not a cause of it. Spectrum Disorders include: · Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) · Learning Disability (LD) · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Tourette's Syndrome · Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD) · Asperger's Syndrome · Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) · Apraxia and Apraxia of Speech · Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) · Autism   Home  .  Profiles  .  Patient Forms  .  Patient FAQ  .  Directions  .  Contact ©2012 Infinite Potential Program.