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Dr. Raquel Melendez Rodriguez, PhD is a child psychologist in Orlando, FL specializing in child psychology. Dr. Raquel Melendez Rodriguez, PhD is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.
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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 has a state license in Florida.
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Raquel Melendez Rodriguez, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Prime Health, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AvMed, Rockport Healthcare Group, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Veterans Administration, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Accountable Health Plans PPO, Employers Health Network, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna Public & Labor, Cega Group Services International, Travel Insurance Services International, GMMI (fka Generali Health Services), Gold Kidney Health Plan, WellMed, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options), Aetna Whole Health, Simply Florida Healthy Kids, Centivo Health, Truli for Health, Heritage Summit Workers Compensation, Imagine Health, Florida Health Care Plans, Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation, OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports), Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan, Employer's Direct Healthcare - Lantern, Assured Assistance International, Simply Clear Health Alliance, SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha, Aetna Healthcare Exchange, Global Excel Management, Aetna Commercial, ELAN Insurance Group, Aetna Better Health, MedCare/MedSave International and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange.
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Dr. Raquel Melendez Rodriguez practices child psychology in Orlando, FL. Her areas of expertise include the following: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), mental retardation, and autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders). AvMed, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Melendez Rodriguez honors. She is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.
