The ADD Challenge

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The ADD Challenge

• A Neuro-Training program for ADHD
• G. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D.

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What is ADD

• Lack of concentration
• Poor attendance to details
• Does not seem to listen
• Poor follow-through
• Difficulties with organization
• Loses things
• Forgetful

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Common Diagnoses

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Substance Abuse
• Sleep Disorders
• Adjustment Disorders
• Personality Disorders

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Neurological Signature
Theta
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Teaching the mind

• Teaching the ADD / ADHD individual begins at the
  brain level awakening the frontal lobes to
  discoveries through concentration and focus.
• There are basic organic passages to open, early
  psychodynamic compensations to be re-learned, and
  learning for a greater reason than to conform to
  established criteria.

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Dangers of Drugs

• Stimulants in same category of Cocaine -
  addiction
• Toxicity
• Growth stunting
• Appetite suppression and behavioral mgr.
• Sleep problems
• No studies of affects
• Retarded emotional development
• Cardiovascular and side-affects

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Methods to awaken the brain

• Music singing and listening
• Movement - exercise
• BAUD
• Nutrition

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The Bio Accoustical Untilization Device (BAUD)
BAUD
Rate
Difference
Left Volume
Right Volume
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Austins Neuro-therapy Performance
Theta
LoBeta
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Lifestyle components to enliven the brain

• Nutrition
• Sleep and restoration
• Breathing patterns
• Affirmations

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Detoxing the brain

• Awareness of environmental poisons
• Awareness of Food Sensitivities
• Natural detoxing behaviors
• Supplements to aid cognition and memory
• The third brain

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Mental exercises

• Topics that stimulate brain power
• Imagery power
• Mental Rehearsal

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Teaching the Child

• The 1-2-3 Instruction of Coaching
• Positive Reinforcement
• Review of performance
• Yahoo

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Physical Exercises

• Stimulation exercises
• Tension Release exercises
• Balancing exercises
• Optic exercises for teaming the eyes
• Psycho-motor stimulation finger writing
• Chewing Gum

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The Mind Blocks

• Performance Anxiety
• Depression
• Self measurement
• Internal Dialogue
• Guilt
• Stopping the worry obsessions

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Focus among Chaos

• Dealing with Dissociation
• Releasing fear and accepting responsibilities
• Harnessing distractions

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Forces confronting the Teacher and ADHD

• Regimentation of curriculum
• Diets
• Anxieties beyond your control
• Group instruction
• Student games
• Television and video games

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Games students play

• Attention-getting
• Charmer
• Power struggle
• Revenge
• Incompetence

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Finding your personal path of learning

• Finding your own story
• Knowing strengths
• Setting your goals for success
• Reviewing success and challenges

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The Power of Challenges

• Creativity
• Imagination
• Joy