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ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs

Bob Gottfried PhD


• ADD/ADHD/LD/ • Head/Brain injuries • Post concussion • Post stroke • Memory impairment • Stress and anxiety disorders • Asperger syndrome

Areas of Specialization


• Persistent inattention • Behaviour related issues (hyperactivity, impulsivity, impatience anxiousness) • ADHD is a Neuro-cognitive disorder

What is ADHD?


• Inattentive • Hyperactive • Combined

3 Types of ADHD


● Dyslexia - difficulty processing language, reading ● Dyscalculia - difficulties with math ● Dyspraxia - difficulties with fine motor skills ● Dysgraphia - difficulties with writing ● Visual processing disorder - difficulty processing

visual information ● CAPD - difficulty processing auditory information ● NLD - difficulty processing non verbal

communication and abstract concept

Types of Learning Disabilities


● Attention, focus, concentration ● Working Memory ● Executive functions ● Self regulation (emotional/inhibitory) ● Sensory based sensitivities ● Processing (input-output) ● Learning ● Social interactions ● Maturity

Major Difficulties Associated with ADHD/LD


• Psychiatric assessment • Psycho-educational assessment • Neuro-cognitive assessment

How is ADHD Assessed?


• Psychiatric assessment typically leads to stimulant medication • Psycho-educational assessment typically leads to learning coping strategies and counselling • Neuro-cognitive assessment leads to neuro-cognitive training that can significantly improve symptoms associated with ADHD and LD

Assessment Outcomes


● ADHD/LD individuals typically demonstrate excessive slow brain wave activity.

● Slow brain activity impedes frontal lobe activation and engagement.

● Under-engagement of the frontal cortex adversely affects focus, concentration, executive functions and self regulation.

● ADHD/LD individuals have difficulties with performing many of the cognitive tasks needed for everyday processing.

ADHD/LD and the Frontal Lobes


● Low – sleep, relaxing, day dreaming

● Medium – focusing, processing

● High – hyperactivity, anxiousness

● Very high – anxiety, panic

Brain States


Adult ADHD

•Depression • Anxiety •Concentration problems •Impulsivity •Low frustration tolerance •Low self-esteem •Mood swings •Poor organization skills •Procrastination •Relationship problems •Addictions •Risky behaviour


● Medication (temporary, possible side effects, no cure)

● Goal management /coaching (requires continuous effort in coping)

Counselling (helps in managing behaviour/emotions)

● Neuro-cognitive training (the only option that directly addresses the core issue).

Treatment Approaches


● Advanced Neurofeedback

● Core cognitive skill enhancement

● Working Memory

● Enhancing all aspects of attention from narrow to broad, including attention shifting

● Enhancing both Visual and Auditory abilities and processing speed

Treating ADHD/LD using Neuro-Cognitive Training


Can ADHD be Cured?

An old bridge can’t always be fixed.


Can ADHD be Cured?

But it can be replaced

Neuro-cognitive training is about building new neurological connections (bridges) using the latest in neuroplasticity principles


● Simple to use, no knowledge in computers required

● Clinically supervised

● Only 20 to 30 minutes daily practice required, 3 to 5 times/week

● Fast and permanent results.

● Suitable for all types of attention/concentration/learning/ memory/ processing problems regardless of the cause

● Suitable for children (age 6 and up) and adults

ACE Neuro-cognitive training (patented technology)


● Enhance speed of mental processing ● Improve the ability to deal with distractions ● Improve learning ability ● Improve the ability to sustain focus for extended periods of time ● Improve listening ability ● Improve planning & organization ● Improve time management ● Improve problem solving ● Improve discipline & confidence ● Reduce frustration ● Reduce impulsivity ● Improve patience & self control

Neuro-cognitive training - Benefits


Absolutely not!

Here is a complete comparison

Can Brain Games Resolve ADHD / LD


● ADHD

● Anxiety Disorder

● Dyspraxia

Improved with focusing, studying, Math, coordination and overall happiness

See the complete interview here: http://aceclinics.com/children-parents-testimonials/

Case Study #1 (Arianna)


● ADHD

● Depression/anxiety disorders

● Addictions

Improved with focusing, studying, Organization and other executive functions

See the complete interview here: http://aceclinics.com/testimonials-adult-add/

Case Study #2 (Ted)

Contact info:

www.ACEclinics.com [email protected]

ACEclinics

148 Finch Ave West, Toronto

Tel: 416 222 0004

http://www.aceclinics.com/

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