You don’t have to be hyperactive to have adhd
Adults and girls are often inattentive…
There are two types of ADHD:
Inattentive and Hyperactive
Inattention gets missed
signs of inattentive ADHD
it’s not just laziness
- Careless Mistakes / lacking attention to detail:
Examples: overlooks or misses detail; work is inaccurate - Lacking sustained attention
Examples: has difficulty remaining focused during class, conversations, or lengthy readings - Poor listening
Example: mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of obvious distractions - Not following through on tasks
Example: starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily distracted
Poor organizations
Example: messy, disorganized work; poor time management; tends to miss deadlines - Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort
Example: preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers - Losing things
Examples: tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, glasses, phone - Easily distracted by extraneous thoughts
- Forgetful in daily activities
Example: returning calls, paying bills, keeping appointments
signs of hyperactive ADHD
- Fidgeting/squirming
- Leaving seat when remaining seated is expected- Example: leaves place in the office or other workplace setting or in other situations that require remaining seated
- Excessive running/climbing, or feeling restless- Example: in adults, may be limited to feeling restless
- Difficulty with quiet activities
- “On the go”- Example: is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for an extended time, as in restaurants, meetings, etc; may be experienced by others as being restless and difficult to keep up with
- Excessive talking
- Blurting out answers- Example: completes people’s sentences and “jumps the gun” in conversations,
- Inability to wait turn- Example: swiping credit card before machine is ready, rolling the dice prematurely during board games
- Intrusive- Example: butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; adults may intrude into or take over what others are doing
Treatment Options
Coaching
ADHD coaching
Undiagnosed ADHD comes with negative experiences. Untangle the mental knots
Diagnostic Interview
ADHD Focused Diagnostic Interview
Meet with a licensed clinician to see if ADHD is the right diagnosis for you. You will receive an evaluation you can take to your PCP or school
$135.00
Diagnosis + Medications
Diagnostic + Medications Interview
Skip ahead to seeing a medical doctor to confirm diagnosis and consider pharmaco-therapy. Report generation included.
$225.00
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Call us (734) 707-1052 or use the form below to open a help ticket.
Ann Arbor Psych
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Open Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location
2500 Packard St Suite 104A
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Ph: (734) 707 1052
Fax: (734) 661-1887