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We are unable to diagnose ADHD at our clinic. A comprehensive ADHD diagnosis done by a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist should involve a lengthy discussion of current difficulties you are facing, past challenges and childhood experiences, and life events or situations that may be occurring. You would complete questionnaires or assessments as well. Feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists who are trained in ADHD. They can help you understand what to expect for a diagnostic assessment, explain what forms you may be asked to complete, and help you prepare questions to ask. We can help you identify alternatives or other possibilities for diagnosis and answer your questions about assessment as best as we can.

ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that can present in childhood and continue into adulthood. Sometimes ADHD is not evident until adulthood. While the exact cause of ADHD is not fully understood, it is generally believed that genetics and neurology play significant roles. This means that yes, individuals can be born with a predisposition to ADHD, which is influenced by various genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. At MindWise Counselling, we specialize in providing tailored support for individuals with ADHD. Our team of skilled therapists offers both in-person and virtual therapy options in Kamloops, and across British Columbia. We are committed to helping adults, teens, couples, and kids manage ADHD symptoms more effectively and to create more ease in daily life. Our approach includes a combination of education and evidence-based techniques & strategies designed to improve executive function and overall quality of life. Whether you or your loved one have ADHD, we want to support you to: understand ADHD symptoms and obstacles feel confident and capable get practical strategies and tools explain it to others in your life establish systems and routines to develop supportive habits More ease is possible. Reach out today - you don't have to navigate ADHD alone!

ADHD symptoms can peak on and off throughout a lifetime. Usually ADHD symptoms re-emerge with a vengance when life levels up and we face increased responsibility or a change in environment. A few examples are: moving from high school life to a full time job or post-secondary program moving out for the first time getting a promotion During school years, typically when children face increased demands and expectations for directing attention and self-regulation, symptoms of ADHD will emerge. For some, symptoms become more evident when the consistency and routine provided by high school comes to an end. The responsibilities and expectations common to this age and the life transition starts to highlight difficulties with executive function. Some professionals refer to this as, "Failure to launch". Sometimes individuals consistently experience difficult times into adulthood. They are unaware of ADHD running in the background. They unknowingly use coping tools that reduced the impact of ADHD until something leads to evidence of ADHD. For example, when a child in a family gets diagnosed, adults begin to notice symptoms of ADHD in themselves. You can read more about ADHD in our Blog section.

There is no straight forward answer here. The severity of ADHD symptoms can differ from one person to another AND can change over time, throughout life's ages and stages. Some of the most talked about symptoms are challenges with getting started on something that is not interesting, impulsivity, directing attention (when listening to someone and all you hear is Blah, Blah, Blah), and BIG emotions - all of which impact relationships, work, school, and self confidence.