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ACE Clinics Advanced Cognitive Enhancement Programs
Bob Gottfried PhD
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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
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• 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
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● 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
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• 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
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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
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● 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
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Can ADHD be Cured?
An old bridge can’t always be fixed.
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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
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● 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)
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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
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Absolutely not!
Here is a complete comparison
Can Brain Games Resolve ADHD / LD
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● 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)
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● 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)
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Contact info:
www.ACEclinics.com [email protected]
ACEclinics
148 Finch Ave West, Toronto
Tel: 416 222 0004