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ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
Bob Gottfried PhD
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
• ADD/ADHD/LD/ • Head/Brain injuries • Post concussion • Post stroke • Memory impairment • Stress and anxiety disorders • Asperger syndrome
Areas of Specialization
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
• Persistent inattention • Behaviour related issues (hyperactivity, impulsivity, impatience anxiousness) • ADHD is a Neuro-cognitive disorder
What is ADHD?
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• Inattentive • Hyperactive • Combined
3 Types of ADHD
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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
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● 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
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
• Psychiatric assessment • Psycho-educational assessment • Neuro-cognitive assessment
How is ADHD Assessed?
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• 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
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● 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
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● Low – sleep, relaxing, day dreaming
● Medium – focusing, processing
● High – hyperactivity, anxiousness
● Very high – anxiety, panic
Brain States
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Adult ADHD
•Depression • Anxiety •Concentration problems •Impulsivity •Low frustration tolerance •Low self-esteem •Mood swings •Poor organization skills •Procrastination •Relationship problems •Addictions •Risky behaviour
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
Can ADHD be Cured?
An old bridge can’t always be fixed.
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
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
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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)
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
Absolutely not!
Here is a complete comparison
Can Brain Games Resolve ADHD / LD
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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)
ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
● 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