Diagnosing the Problem - The Value of Knowing
Many people turn to the Drake Institute when they have obtained a diagnosis of one of these conditions. Others have read the symptom checklists and believe they or someone close to them suffers from one of these disorders. In either group there may be questions about the diagnosis. For some, we offer confirmation of the original findings. For others, it’s the relief of knowing what the problem is and then there may be some with an inaccurate diagnosis to correct. At the Drake Institute we know how important it is for you to have the fullest confidence in the diagnosis.

The Drake Institute provides each patient with an evaluation / assessment applying world-class standards, our experience based on thousands of individual clinical evaluations, well-established scientific evidence, and the specialized knowledge of leading professionals and institutions in the medical scientific community. The intake staff is backed by a team of neuropsychologists and our medical director who review each assessment. A thorough and conclusive assessment is needed to establish the direction for a care program ideally suited, in fact reflective of the patient’s needs. We know that the best opportunity for a successful treatment requires an assessment that pinpoints needs and guides care.

Inattention could be the only problem or could be a symptom that is masking other issues, such as other learning disorders. We begin with either attentional (ADHD) care or stress treatments, depending on the patient's needs.

If you provide us with prior diagnostic workups, we consider them carefully and include the findings, but we do not accept the diagnosis until we confirm it for ourselves. Our diagnostics are the road maps for patient care.

The Basic Eval/Screen done during the Initial Appointment, provides us with a great deal of necessary information. This could very well be all the data needed for your program or further psyhcoeducational, neruopsychological, or auditory/language testing may be warranted.

Brain Mapping

When treatment results are not as expected, it may indicate an idiosyncratic brainwave pattern. This suspicion would lead us to have a Brain Mapping performed in order to specifically delineate which areas of the brain are either not at full function or overactive. This procedure is only used when necessary to the patient's care and is not at all painful.

In addition, in about 60% of our patients, a Learning Disorder is suggested as part of or possibly the main problem. When this is true, we need a separate testing/ evaluation to pin point the problem if it is present, and to determine its exact nature. Fortunately/there are treatments for Auditory Processing Disorders and Receptive/Expressive Auditory / Language Disorders, if they are found to be present. Our clinical experience indicates that in 33% of ADD/ADHD cases, one or both of these disorders are present.

Family Supportive Counseling, Social Skills Training, etc., are among some of the Full Care issues that may have to be addressed to ensure the best results.

The effort we put into Full Care has been proven to provide the best results for you and your child. The Institute's comprehensive approach can provide and coordinate all of the necessary care.

 

Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders for Children and Adults

Learn more about the Drake Institute's treatment for ADD / ADHD

Why Choose Drake	Self Worth	Frequently Asked Questions
Diagnosis - Value of Knowing	How Treatment Works	Patient Testimonials
For The Child Patient	Treatment Synergy	Orientation Seminar
Evaluation	Neurophysical Treatment
Beginning Appointment	Full Care Program
Program Schedule	Treatment Plan
Shared Commitment	Brain Mapping

Neurofeedback, Drugs, Treatments & Related Information

Treating ADD Naturally a WebMD Transcript	Stimulant Abuse by Children	DEA Press Release on Methlyphenidate
ADD / ADHD Research Articles	Neurofeedback	Can Neurofeedback Treat ADD / ADHD?
Neurofeedback Research Articles	ADD Drug Forum	Drug Abuse
Language	Autism	Stress