ADD Treatment That Works

As a doctor who has been successfully treating ADDMost ADHD treatment consists of a combination of
for decades, I am often asked about ADD treatmentbehavioral therapy and medication. Compared to
options. As a mother with a son who suffers fromcostly ongoing therapy, the cost of The Total Focus
ADD, I know that children with ADD present variousProgram is only $327, or 3 monthly payments of $109.
challenges for both parents and therapists.A good child behavioral therapist can cost well over
Recently, I was asked to review The Total Focus$200 PER SESSION. This program costs roughly the
Program, which is advertised as an effective,price of one session and includes a multitude of
easy-to-use method for teaching parents how tomethods and techniques that can only be learned after
communicate, motivate, and manage children sufferingMONTHS of sessions. I recommend this program all
from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD).the time to parents who cannot afford expensive
This peaked my interest because I am interested intherapy sessions.
anything that may help suffering children, grant parentsNo problem, you say, because you have health
peace of mind, and provide stressed families withinsurance? Well, those insurance co-payments of
some peace and quiet.$25-$45 per visit quickly add up. More importantly, the
So does The Total Focus Program work? Let's takeFree 30-Day Trial makes it a no-brainer for struggling
a closer look.parents, in my opinion.
How It WorksThe Results
So what do you get for your money? A ton ofI frequently recommend The Total Focus Program for
parenting resources including audio CDs with ageparents who cannot afford expensive therapy
appropriate lessons for children up to age 10 and forsessions. At an informal six-month and one year clinical
ages 10 and above, a 138-page workbook, schoolfollow-up, parents reported to me that these
success charts, behavioral plans, mood measuringtechniques improved their children's ability to
cards, and other supports such as a phone hotline forconcentrate, stay on-task, and control impulsive
parents who require more immediate assistance.behavior.
The first step is an audio lesson provided by Dr.Phone Support
Robert Myers (Dr. Bob) that teaches parents aboutAnother enormous benefit that many overlook is the
ADHD and allows them to step into the shoes of theirphone support hotline. Many high-priced therapists are
child suffering with ADHD. It teaches parents hownot available via phone, so this type of assistance is a
children with ADHD see the world, how to besthuge benefit for parents in need of immediate support.
communicate with them effectively, the pros and consYes, It Requires Effort
of medication, how to get a proper diagnosis andRemember: The Total Focus Program is only a tool.
school supports.And like any tool you have to use it correctly in order
The 138-page workbook contains instructions that helpto be effective. There are no magic "fixes" and you
your child focus, relax, complete school work, takehave to dedicate time to the program and use the
responsibility, improve memory, improve social skills, andmethods as indicated. Change generally comes
control impulsive outbursts. All laid out in an easy togradually, not overnight.
follow, concrete fashion.The Costs Of Not Acting
In addition, teachers can use the handy school successSo is this program right for your family? For my clients
charts and daily student rating cards to track a child'sI recommend using the following common sense
progress and help them improve school performance.approach to help guide their decision-making process:
Other lesson topics include: Let's Get Focused, 3What is the cost of not acting versus taking corrective
Secrets for School Success, Problem Solving Madeaction?
Easy, Secrets of Making Friends, I CAN at Home,Imagine your home life if you take no action. It likely
Learning to Slow Down and Think, and Improvingincludes little peace and quiet and constant calls from
Attention and Concentrationschool counselors. Now image your family life after
Also included are handy tear-out reminder sheets andtaking corrective action: good report cards, healthy
motivational tools in the workbook for your child.functioning, enjoyable time spent with your child. Which
What I Found Most Usefulwould you prefer?
What I found most helpful with my own son was theAs a therapist, it's a pleasure to witness parents being
effective techniques for calming a hyperactive child.able to enjoy a rewarding relationship with their children
They are priceless for parents who want to quellwhich was impossible prior to using The Total Focus
potentially dangerous impulsive behavior and simplyProgram.
want some peace and quiet.Remember: No matter what others say, ADHD can
The Costbe managed and overcome!