Attention Deficit Disorder ADD

Danbury Psychiatry Consultants

7 Old Sherman Turnpike

Suite 212

Danbury, CT  06810

Daniel Kelleher MD

        203 616-5234

FAX: 203 917-3046

kelleher.DPC@gmail.com

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We are open during the following hours:

Mon     10am - 5:30pm

Tues    10am - 6:30pm

Weds  10am - 5:30pm

Thurs  10am - 6:30pm

Fri         10am - 3:00pm

Last Saturday of Month (some exceptions)

               10am - 5:00pm

• Attention Deficit Disorder ADD is a Cognitive brain disorder with distractibility, poor attention procrastination, disorganization, poor completion of tasks etc. all of which can be made worse by environmental stressors and demands.

• It has number of other elements including a mood disorder, irritability, impulsivity and anger issues which are often overlooked and mismanaged.

• ADD exists  as a continuum on the Life Span spectrum from children to adults with  different presentations often hidden, missed or unacknowledged.

• It is commonly both over & under diagnosed by both professionals and non- professionals.

• We focus on all elements of ADD and provide tools and solutions to improve outcomes.

• Providing a rating scale test for ADD-TSAT with interpretation and advice. At the  practice  we offer comprehensive testing and evaluation of  ADD/ADHD spectrum provided by  board certified  Physician/Psychiatrists  who  will recommend treatment with both Cognitive training and medication solutions.

 ADD - Primary signs.

1. Inattention /Poor Focus
2. Disorganization /Failure to complete Tasks
3. Procrastination /Poor Time management
4. Impulsivity / seeking “adrenaline rush”
5. Difficulties in Multi-Tasking / Environmental stressors
6. Day Dreaming / not listening
7. Mood fluctuations /irritability