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ADHD

ADHD Q&A

When symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) disrupt your child’s success at school or your relationships with others, you can find help at South Florida Psychiatry. Ernesto Sarduy, PMHNP, DNP, provides diagnostic evaluations for ADHD symptoms and customizes care plans to help you or your child cope with your condition in the long term. You can enjoy better focus and a higher quality of life through personalized therapy sessions online or in-person and necessary medications. Call the Miami, Florida office to schedule an ADHD evaluation or book an appointment online today. 

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that often develops in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

Having ADHD can make it difficult for you to pay attention or follow directions. The condition can also cause excessive fidgeting and difficulties sitting still for any amount of time.

While the underlying cause of ADHD isn’t well understood, you or your child may develop ADHD because of exposure to environmental toxins, low birth weight, or brain injuries.

At South Florida Psychiatry, Dr. Sarduy provides comprehensive care for adults and children with ADHD, including diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment services.

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should schedule an evaluation at South Florida Psychiatry if you or your child is struggling at home, work, or school because of ADHD symptoms like:

  • Frequent daydreaming
  • Persistent fidgeting
  • Excessive talking
  • Difficulty staying organized

Children and adults can also experience irresistible urges to engage in reckless behaviors or take unnecessary risks, regardless of the consequences.

Dr. Sarduy offers comprehensive evaluations in-house and through telehealth to learn more about your symptoms and their impact on your life. He can also screen for conditions like anxiety and depression that can also develop in those with ADHD.

Based on the results of your ADHD evaluation, Dr. Sarduy customizes a treatment plan to you or your child’s needs.

How is ADHD treated?

There’s no cure for ADHD, but you or your child can learn to manage the condition with the right treatments. Typically, Dr. Sarduy recommends a combination of therapies to improve focus and behaviors.

Therapies available at South Florida Psychiatry include:

  • Cognitive processing (CP)
  • Behavior modification
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Brief dynamic therapy
  • Trauma-focused therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Psychoanalytic therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Positive psychology
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)

You or your child may also benefit from medications that improve concentration and calm hyperactive behaviors.

Dr. Sarduy can also provide resources for parents, teachers, and others who interact with your child. These resources help caregivers support your child’s growth and development and their success at school and in social situations.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation for ADHD symptoms online or call South Florida Psychiatry today.