Taking Medication: Rules

Whether a therapy with medication is successful depends on the extent to which medication is taken in the correct dosage, at the right time and for the prescribed duration. Studies show that this is not always the case: about half of elderly patients do not take medication or do not take it regularly. 5 guiding … Taking Medication: Rules

Safe Medication Use: Timing

The functions of our body are subject to a temporal rhythm, the “internal clock”. Just as the normal functions of the body are subject to diurnal variations, the disruption of these functions – i.e. illness – can also vary in severity at different times of the day. When do symptoms of illness occur? For example, … Safe Medication Use: Timing

7 Rules for More Motivation

An important aspect of mastering many things better is motivation. However, it is precisely this that is often lacking. Unachieved targets, pressure from the boss, small annoyances or great frustration – all together a vicious circle, which can bring the motivation violently into disarray. The following principles of motivation are easy to implement, because they … 7 Rules for More Motivation

ADS and family

Synonyms in a broader sense Hyperkinetic Syndrome (HKS), Psychoorganic Syndrome (POS), Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Syndrome, Fidgety Phil Syndrome, Hyperactivity Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Fidgety Phil, Behavioral Disorder with Attention and Concentration Disorder, minimal brain syndrome, Attention – Deficit – Hyperactivity – Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The presentation of typical … ADS and family

Parents and ADS | ADS and family

Parents and ADS In order to call oneself – as often mentioned – the “coach” of an ADD child, the actual problems (of the child) have to be analysed and evaluated. Furthermore, since every problem is individual as such and certainly not only domestic support is sufficient, each therapy must be individually designed. For this … Parents and ADS | ADS and family

Related subjects | ADS and family

Related subjects A list of all the topics we have published on our “Problems with learning” page can be found here: Learning Problems A-Z ADHD Lack of concentration Dyslexia / reading and spelling difficulties Dyscalculia High Giftedness All articles in this series: ADS and family Parents and ADS Related subjects

Basketball in Profile

Basketball – the sport originating from the USA is preceded by many prejudices: it is an injury-prone sport and anyway only something for two-meter giants. Women have no place in basketball, and if they do, then only big, muscular men. The sport of basketball is often associated with the ghetto, rap music and gangsterism. Yet … Basketball in Profile

The therapy of ADS

Synonyms Hyperkinetic Syndrome (HKS), Psychoorganic Syndrome (POS), Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Syndrome, Fidgety Philipp Syndrome Introduction ADS, the attention deficit syndrome, is the German name for ADD, the “Atention Deficit Disorder”. While the hyperactive variant of ADHD affects children who can hardly hide their attention deficit and appear through inattentive impulsive behaviour, introverted inattentive … The therapy of ADS

What therapeutic approaches are available without medication? | The therapy of ADS

What therapeutic approaches are available without medication? Physical, occupational and other physical therapies Physical activity has a direct influence on cognitive performance, this approach can therefore improve concentration and other aspects Psychotherapy To increase well-being and avoid common associated psychological problems, thus improving quality of life despite symptoms Diet, lifestyle To support physical and mental … What therapeutic approaches are available without medication? | The therapy of ADS

Who bears the costs for the therapy? | The therapy of ADS

Who bears the costs for the therapy? The usual treatment measures such as medication or physiotherapy are standard services provided by health insurance companies. Some special services are also covered by the insurance companies if the doctor gives a detailed explanation. However, alternative and completely new procedures are usually paid for by the patient himself. … Who bears the costs for the therapy? | The therapy of ADS