First Choice Neurology

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a term that is sometimes used for one of the presentations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavior problems such as difficulties with attending to instruction, focusing on schoolwork, keeping up with assignments, following instructions, completing tasks, and social interaction.

People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:

  • Inattention – a person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus, and staying organized, and these problems are not due to defiance or lack of comprehension.
  • Hyperactivity – a person may seem to move about constantly, including in situations when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks.
  • Impulsivity – a person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Impulsivity could also include a desire for immediate rewards or the inability to delay gratification.
Bruce Kohrman, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuropathy, Neuroradiology, Numbness, Seizures, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location
7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
Carlos Gadia, MD
Medical Specialties
Pediatric Neurology, Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Epilepsy, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Seizures
Location
2741 Executive Park Drive, Suite 3
Weston, FL 33331
Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric Neurology
Location
14201 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 207
Sunrise, FL 33323-3207
Miguel Melo-Bicchi, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Back Pain, Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Fibromyalgia, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Numbness, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Spasticity, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Tingling, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location
9090 SW 87th Court, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33176
Nelson Sanchez, MD
Medical Specialties
Pediatric Neurology, Neurology, Epilepsy, Seizures, Electromyography, Headaches/Migraines, Tourette Syndrome, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Tremors, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Location
8720 North Kendall Drive, Suite 211
Miami, FL 33176
Victor Barredo, MD
Medical Specialties
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Botox Injections, Concussion, Dizziness, Electromyography, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Neck and Back Pain, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vertigo
Location
7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
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