Telehealth ADHD Therapy

Living with ADHD means your brain simply works a little differently. While these differences have been there since childhood, many people don’t get the answers they need until well into adulthood. If you find yourself constantly battling the clock, feeling overwhelmed by everyday organisation, or riding a rollercoaster of intense emotions, you aren’t alone. Whether it is draining your energy at work or making things chaotic at home, therapy can help you understand your unique brain and build strategies that actually work for you.

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The 3 types of ADHD

1. Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (ADHD-I)

Inattention (inability to regulate attention on tasks not interested in) may include – forgetfulness, difficulty focusing listening, completing tasks, organisation difficulties, lacking attention to detail, misplacing items (e.g. phone, keys), forgetfulness, easily distracted (daydreaming) or avoiding tasks requiring sustained effort.

2. Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation (ADHD-H)

Hyperactivity/impulsivity may include – tapping hands or feet, feeling restless, difficulty remaining seated, struggling to remain quiet during activities, talking excessively, difficulty waiting your turn (e.g. during conversations or in a queue), interrupting others (e.g. during conversations or taking over activities), often ‘on the go,’ (e.g. hectic schedule).

3. Combined Presentation (ADHD-C)

Combined includes signs of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.

ADHD is characterised by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity, and impulsivity symptoms interfering with day-to-day functioning at work, school and home.

The strengths of ADHD

There are many positive traits and strengths of ADHD, this may include:

What is ADHD burnout?

At present, you are not able to be formally diagnosed with ADHD burnout, however, it is common experience among individuals with ADHD, especially when demands exceed available resources.

ADHD burnout is state of mental, emotional and physical exhaustion. It usually comes about from chronic stress and managing ADHD traits.

An individual with ADHD utilises more energy to complete the same task than an individual that doesn’t have ADHD. ADHD traits (inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity) make it difficult to stay focused, regulate emotions and plan. The constant effort and exertion can eventually lead to burnout.

Some common contributing factors for ADHD burnout include:

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Co-occurring with Autism & ADHD

Autism and ADHD (AuDHD) frequently co-occur, with studies estimating that 30-70% (Rau et al; 2020) of individuals with Autism also meet criteria for ADHD. This overlap can lead to challenges in diagnosis and treatment, as the symptoms of both ADHD and Autism can interact and exacerbate each other. For example, you may:

Traits of Co-occurring Autism & ADHD

The interaction of ADHD and autism (AuDHD) feels like a tug of war.

Rau, S., Skapek, M. F., Tiplady, K., Seese, S., Burns, A., Armour, A. C., & Kenworthy, L. (2020). Identifying comorbid ADHD in autism: Attending to the inattentive presentation. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 69, 101468.

How to support ADHD

There isn’t a definitive list of things that a person can do to support their ADHD as everyone’s experience is unique, and there are contributing factors that vary greatly from person to person. It can be helpful to see a psychologist who can provide you with skills and tools to manage your unique ADHD experience. At Bonacci Practice we can help you develop skills to manage ADHD by:

providing expertise in understanding the unique challenges faced with ADHD
tailoring treatment plans to your needs and theraputic intentions
identifying behavioural strategies to manage your challenges (for example; addressing impulsivity, enhancing focus, improving organisation)

If you are interested in medication, you will need to speak to your GP for a referral to a psychiatrist.