ADD is a term used to describe a child or adolescent who has difficulty focusing and maintaining attention in academic and/or social situations. Children are sometimes labeled ADD or ADHD if they are very active and tend to be disruptive in the classroom, or, conversely, if they are very quiet and sit at their desk staring out the window or doodling. A child who is chronically disorganized, has difficulty remembering, consistently loses things, or waits until the last minute to complete homework or projects may also suffer from ADD and may need treatment.

At Thoughtful House Center for Children we do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of ADD treatment. These children are physically unwell, and when we treat their underlying health issues (which are frequently allergy-related), their behavior improves and they and their families lead happier lives.

The mission of Thoughtful House is to fight for the recovery of children with developmental disorders through the unique combination of medical care, education, and research.