Soteldo Psychotherapy
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic

Attention Deficit & Learning Challenges
Treatment Plan


Attention Deficit
&
Learning
Challenges
Treatment Plan
SNOMED Terms
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Family history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Residual adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Goals
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Reduce impulsive actions while increasing concentration and focus on low-interest activities.
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Minimize ADD behavioral interference in daily life.
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Accept ADD as a chronic issue and need for continuing medication treatment.
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Sustain attention and concentration for consistently longer periods of time.
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Achieve a satisfactory level of balance, structure, and intimacy in personal life.
Behavioral Definitions
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Childhood history of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) that was either diagnosed or later concluded due to the symptoms of behavioral problems at school, impulsivity, temper outbursts, and lack of concentration.
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Unable to concentrate or pay attention to things of low interest, even when those things are important to his/her life.
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Easily distracted and drawn from task at hand.
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Restless and fidgety; unable to be sedentary for more than a short time.
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Impulsive; has an easily observable pattern of acting first and thinking later.
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Rapid mood swings and mood lability within short spans of time.
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Disorganized in most areas of his/her life.
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Starts many projects but rarely finishes any.
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Has a "low boiling point and a short fuse."
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Exhibits low stress tolerance; is easily frustrated, hassled, or upset.
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Chronic low self-esteem.
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Tendency toward addictive behaviors.
Diagnoses
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder NOS
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Bipolar I Disorder
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Cyclothymic Disorder
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Mood Disorder NOS
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Impulse-Control Disorder NOS
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Alcohol Dependence
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Alcohol Abuse
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Cannabis Dependence
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Cannabis Abuse