What Sort Of Doctor Treats Adhd?
Clinical psychologist Vincent Monastra says that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be pinpointed in a patient's brainwave pattern and treated with video games. Monastra has developed specialized computer software that charts the brainwaves of ADHD patients. Patients then use a special video game that Monastra claims helps them focus and reduces their ADHD symptoms.
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