The signs that someone has ADHD can be subtle– not necessarily the hyperactivity depicted in TV movies, but non-hyperactive tendencies like constant daydreaming that are not as commonly known to be indicators. The Center for Effective Living does testing for all types of ADHD in kids and adults, and this can be arranged without a physician referral for CFEL clients, as well as clients of other practices. Seeking an evaluation and treatment can be extremely helpful, as we can do reports and fill in forms to allow additional time and other accommodations for college bound testing such as ACT, SAT, and for college students. We of course also have psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who can treat ADHD medically as well as therapists who will work on behavioral plans.
We mention this today in the wake of Seahawks All-Pro free safety Earl Thomas making the news for his own ADHD diagnosis as a young adult and the light it is shining on how his diagnosis has inspired him to help others and may be allowing for a special dispensation to use ADHD medication that would otherwise be banned by the NFL. Here’s an excerpt from HeraldNet.com’s article about him this week, and we hope you’ll click through for the full story. And if you’re in Northeast Ohio and believe that you or someone you love might have ADHD, we hope you’ll contact us for an evaluation.
Earl Thomas has already gone through his own self-assessment.
He says some of his teammates need to do the same.
The Seahawks’ All-Pro free safety revealed some of his behavioral health most all-star players wouldn’t bring up on their own in the middle of a game week — in any professional sport.
Thomas said when he was at the University of Texas through the 2009 season he was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He said that determination came as a relief after two-plus decades of battling self-esteem issues.
The medical profession commonly characterizes ADHD by difficulty maintaining focus, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. He is still getting treated for it today in suburban Seattle while one of the best at his position in the NFL.
“It’s something I’ve battled my whole life,” the 26-year-old Thomas said. “And I’m finding out more and more about it as I keep getting help.”