The Attention and Learning Clinic provides integral assessment and treatment of ADHD and other disorders.  This means that a number of assessment tools are used and several treatment strategies are recommended.  Assessment often includes:

• Physical/Psychological history of patient and family
• Scales/Surveys from patient and others (parents/teachers)
• Computerized Attention testing (using T.O.V.A. and IVA)
• Evaluation of Cognitive Skills using traditional and computer testing
• Evaluation of psychological disorders, emotions, mood, self-talk, and psychological assets/strengths.  
• Self-evaluation is encouraged, appropriate to personal developmental level

Treatment may include:

• Individual and Family Therapy
• Neurofeedback
• Cognitive exercises - traditional and computerized
• Other types of Biofeedback and Neurotherapy to assist in developing Self-Regulation
• Education on using personal, family, friends, school and community resources
• Education about physiological/psychological/sociological causes and effects of patient's problems

Dr. Rick Volweider, director of the Attention and Learning Clinic, has practiced clinical psychology for 25 years.  He has specialized in working with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other childhood problems for the past 15 years.  He also works extensively with Adult ADHD and Anxiety disorders.  After working at Prairie View in West Wichita for nine years, Dr. Volweider established the Attention and Learning Clinic to provide an integral approach to assessment and treatment, using both state-of-the-art technologies as well as time-tested education and treatment strategies.