More than One in Ten.

How do those percentages sound to you?  More than one in ten is at least 11% (you don’t have to be Euclid to do the math)!  Did you know that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 11% of all American children ages 4-17 have Attention Deficit Disorder or as it is commonly known by the acronym ADHD?

If you did not already know, your male children are more prone to it than the females in your household.  So, how do you know if your kid is one of those afflicted?  Is your child (or children) having difficulty staying focused and paying attention, in addition to problems controlling behavior, and hyperactivity?  Bingo!

Get the advice and opinion of someone who began practicing child psychology even before we had a broader knowledge of ADHD.  That man is Dr. Steven Sussman.  He is a renowned New York area child psychologist who has seen the world (and the youth that populate it) evolve over time.  Please make an appointment at his Mountainside NJ or Staten Island office by calling (908) 217-8106. 

Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison.

What do these three human “superstars” have in common?  Obviously, they were all enormously influential and successful in their lifetimes and well beyond.  Here is another tidbit that you may not know…they all may have suffered from AD/HD.  We have become more familiar with this malady in recent decades as something that affects our kids in various adverse ways.

Now that back-to-school time is upon us you want to take particular note if your child might be suffering from AD/HD.  When a young person blossoms in spite of this disorder it is indeed a triumph and it is not impossible to integrate and even excel with this condition.  Just ask the historians who know the careers of mister’s Einstein, Jobs, and Edison!

To explore and treat this particular personality trait you should seek the help of a licensed child therapist.  In the metropolitan area that man is Dr. Steven Sussman.  He is someone who has treated many children in New York and New Jersey for AD/HD and helped them to achieve.  Arrange a visit at his Staten Island or Mountainside, NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.