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Nancy A. Viscovich, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Madison, WI specializing in neuropsychology and general practice. Nancy A. Viscovich, PhD is affiliated with SSM Health and SSM Health Dean Medical Group.
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
She completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Clinical Neuropsych American Board of Professional Psychology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatric Clinical Neuropsych American Board of Professional Psychology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Viscovich is board certified in both clinical neuropsychology and the sub-specialty of pediatric neuropsychology. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned both her master's degree and doctorate from Queens College in New York. She completed her clinical neuropsychology internship and residency at the combined BIDMC-MMHC Harvard Longwood Neuropsychology Program in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Viscovich specializes in the treatment of attention and learning disorders, autism and developmental disorders. She also focuses on the assessment and treatment of behavioral changes and cognitive functioning that occur in people with diabetes, endocrine system disorders, epilepsy, cancer, traumatic brain injuries and concussions.
