WHAT IS ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes some children to have difficulty paying attention and/or controlling impulsive behaviors. This is due to differences in the structure and functioning of certain brain areas that make them more restless and/or easily distracted.

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Children with ADHD may have trouble focusing and concentrating on tasks. It can also be very difficult for them to sit still and/or wait their turn. They often forget requests and instructions and seem to only pay attention to things they enjoy. This causes problems for them at school, at home, and with friends.

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ADHD is not the child's fault, and they are not doing it on purpose. They tend to be labeled as childish or immature, but ADHD is caused by a combination of genetic, neurological and environmental factors. With proper support, children with ADHD can develop strategies to control their symptoms and reveal their full potential in school and in life.

COMMON SYMPTOMS IN ADHD

Difficulty paying attention and maintaining focus;
Forgetting appointments/responsibilities and recurrently losing objects;
Difficulty organizing and completing tasks like homework;
Mind wandering ("being in a world of their own");
Tendency for confusion and difficulty processing information quickly and accurately;
Difficulty following instructions and requests;
Excessive talking (excessive, inappropriate and continuous speech);
Difficulty staying seated for long periods of time;
Motor restlessness and impulsivity: restless, tireless, fidgety and impatient behavior;
Difficulty in behaving appropriately in the classroom, during play, and in public places;
Resistance or refusal to engage in activities that require long periods of mental effort.

How can we intervene in ADHD?

1. Initial Neurological Evaluation with qEEG:

Through a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), we conduct a detailed exploration of the specific brain activity associated with ADHD, providing a clear understanding of the child's neurological state.
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2. Detailed Psychological Assessment:

Deeply focused on the typical behavioral and cognitive challenges of ADHD, for an profund understanding of the child's mental state.
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3. Clinical Report and Therapeutic Goals:

Based on the assessment, we develop a clinical formulation of the difficulties, which is then discussed with the client. Together, we define therapeutic objectives aligned with their unique needs.
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4. Personalized Treatment:

We establish a multidisciplinary treatment plan that combines Neurofeedback and Psychology, applying a series of scientifically validated strategies and techniques, such as psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring and reinforcement plans, to ensure comprehensive and lasting mental recovery.
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5. Support Network:

To maximize treatment effectiveness, we also involve the family, school and other healthcare professionals who may contribute to the process.

Find out how Neurofeedback works.

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Gradual brain exercise of self-learning and self-regulation

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Allows the training and improvement of the brain functions, through which the brain readjusts behavioral patterns and learns to operate in a more efficient manner

Benefits

Completely safe, painless and non-invasive technique.

First results
within a month.

Effectiveness of over 70% in treatments.

No side effects.

Significant improvement of
the quality of life.

Alternative to medication.

Testemunhos

It's been 4 months since Gonçalo Dinis (my son, then 12 years old) began treatment at "NeuroImprove" clinic. I came here because I learned from a friend of my son with the same type of disorder (Asperger's, hyperactivity with concentration deficit, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dysorthography, dyscalculia) who had therapy here successfully and even stopped taking medication.

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Initially, I was afraid it wouldn't work. I discussed the matter with Gonçalo's psychologist and child psychiatrist, who immediately dismissed my concerns. I am a mother and will do everything in my power to help my son. Therefore, Gonçalo started therapy in early July.

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Throughout the process, I thought Gonçalo wouldn't have good results. However, in the last month, after Dr. Shilan met with us to inform us that therapy was coming to an end, and there was nothing more to be done, I felt very sad. These were not the results I expected.

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By the end of October, I realized that a lot had changed in Gonçalo. He no longer needs me to help him fall asleep at night, he started making more friends at school, the weekly crises that used to occur, forcing me to pick him up from school, haven't happened this school year, and most importantly, Gonçalo is very happy. He hasn't stopped taking medication yet, he's on a lower dose of Concentra(?), but if he doesn't take it, I don't feel as many problems, especially in terms of socialization.

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The results of the first tests have started to come in, and they are very good.

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I am confident that things will continue to improve from here.

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Thank you to everyone.

Ana, Gonçalo's mother

Mother of a 13-year-old boy with Autism, ADHD, learning disorder

(Translated from Portuguese)

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We are certain that Rúben now feels secure and confident in facing the challenges presented to him each day. He demonstrates confidence, concentration, and certainty in the answers he gives.

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Although it's the last Neurofeedback session, the progress has been truly astonishing, proving to be the right therapy for him. His teacher noticed that with each session, his concentration and confidence were positively improving, reflected in his academic results.

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We are all very pleased and grateful to the entire team at NEUROIMPROVE!

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Thank you very much!

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Father of the 9-year-old boy

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I hereby want to congratulate the medical team at Neuro Improve clinic for the great help they provided to my son Guilherme because without that help, he wouldn't have reached where he is now.

It was 7 somewhat difficult months, but we managed to overcome everything, fortunately.

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I leave here with a full heart, I want to thank the whole team; to Drs. Shilan, César, Maria, Ana, and Luísa, who were tireless for Guilherme.

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A kiss and a hug to all

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Sandra

Mother of the 8-year-old boy

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I hereby come to share my experience with my son Otávio here at the clinic. My son is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. He is a child who has never liked following rules, and at school, he is usually physically present but mentally seems to be elsewhere...

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We tried various doctors and psychologists, underwent occupational therapy, and even resorted to medication to help him improve his attention and motivation at school, in his work. Earlier this year, we thought of trying something different and learned about this clinic through the therapist Patrícia, who sent me a presentation of Neuroimprove on my Facebook. I never liked giving medication to Otávio, and since we didn't see significant improvements, we ended up not continuing the treatment and subsequently came here.

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We have been here since late January, and I find my son more "mature" despite still having some difficulty "responding" to test questions. He finished the 5th grade with 2 failing grades; when he arrived here, he had 6!! I even lost count...

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He enjoys being here, and I feel it has helped him concentrate and achieve positive results in tests. We couldn't have done this therapy without the help of my parents, and I think it's a good therapy and a better alternative to medication.

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I thank the team for the effort and affection they have shown, and I hope they continue the good work!

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Thank you!

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Marta

Mother of a 10-year-old boy with ADHD

(Translated from Portuguese)

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ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

WHAT IS ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

COMMON SYMPTOMS IN ADHD

How can we intervene in ADHD?

1. Initial Neurological Evaluation with qEEG:

2. Detailed Psychological Assessment:

3. Clinical Report and Therapeutic Goals:

4. Personalized Treatment:

5. Support Network:

Find out how Neurofeedback works.

Benefits

Completely safe, painless and non-invasive technique.

First results within a month.

Effectiveness of over 70% in treatments.

No side effects.

Significant improvement of the quality of life.

Alternative to medication.

Testemunhos

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First results
within a month.

Significant improvement of
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