Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a Possible Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Treatment Option for a Patient with ADHD and History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Case Report Study

Clotilde Guidetti, Patrizia Brogna, Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo, Ida Turrini, Valentina Arcangeli, Azzurra Rausa, Maddalena Bianchetti, Elisa Rolleri, Chiara Santomassimo, Gianluigi Di Cesare, Giuseppe Ducci, Domenico M Romeo, Claudia Brogna*

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

Background: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) having a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) could be very difficult to treat with standard psychotherapeutic approaches. Some children diagnosed with ADHD may have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or have had experienced a significant traumatic event. Trauma and PTSD could exacerbate ADHD core symptoms and be a risk factor of poor outcome response. Objective: to report for the first time the history of a patient with ADHD and ACE successfully treated with an EMDR approach. Conclusion: EMDR could be a promising treatment for ADHD children with a history of traumatic experiences in addition to pharmacological treatments.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)1-8
Numero di pagine8
RivistaJournal of Personalized Medicine
Volume13
Numero di pubblicazione2
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicina (varie)

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • EMDR
  • adverse childhood experiences (ACE)

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