Achievers Unlimited of Wisconsin, Inc.
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ADD/ADHD

We are Specialists

Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Visual/Perceptual Motor Components:

The behaviors of ADD/ADHD and vision/visual perception skills delays are similar. One significant difference is that vision and visual perception skills can be taught.

If the Individual:

  • Makes many careless errors with daily schoolwork
  • Has difficulty staying on task
  • Has problems with organizational tasks and activities.
  • Has problems keeping track of belongings
  • Can't help but fidget and squirm in seat
  • Talks incessantly
  • Frequently interrupts or has poor personal boundaries
  • Engages in frequent noisy play

How We Address the Challenges:

  • Develop body awareness and body control
  • Develop Visual Perceptual skills
  • Develop Balance skills
  • Demand correct posture
  • Expand Multi-Tasking skills
  • Teach relaxation skills
  • Environmental and lifestyle recommendations- control diet, sleep patterns, posture and furniture size
  • Control the use of computers and electronic games
  • Reduce TV
  • Become extremely active (walk/run, exercise, train a dog)

Parent Comments:

"Now I understand that when we take controlled movement breaks, my child can work better and longer. We can get more work done in a shorter period of time. Homework is no longer a struggle."

"My child learned to control his body as he learned to control his dog."

When using medication to improve attention:

  1. Get the side effects list from your pharmacist and read the whole thing
  2. Yes, the medications often improve attention because they work like cocaine

Products to help:

  • Hanging Balloon and Ball to Free Floating Ball Kit
  • Project Growth
  • Live, Laugh, and Learn Kit