ADHD

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatment

Drug Therapy: Adderall is the most common that is used for children ADHD. Dexedrine, Desoxyn, and Cylert are also widely prescribed.

Side effects include insomnia, decreased appetite, headaches, weight loss, decrease of positive affect, and irritability.

Accommodations

Works-Cited

Questions

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"Diagnostic Criteria for Mental Retardation." Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) (92-3). Web.

Heward, William L., and Michael D. Orlansky. Exceptional Children: An Introductory Survey of Special Education. 9th ed. New York: Merrill, 1992. Print.

"Possible Causes of ADHD." AdhdAndYou. Web. 18 Apr. 2016.

Seay, Bob. "20+ Classroom Accommodations for ADHD Children." ADDitude Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2016.

Teenmentalhealth1. "Jack and Jill Have ADHD." YouTube. YouTube, 2012. Web. 18 Apr. 2016.

Definition

- Self-monitoring.

- Make the student to be away from distractions.

- Provide peer assistance. Let them work with a good role model peer.

- Break long assignments into smaller parts; shorten assignments or work periods.

- Pairing written instructions with oral instructions.

- Self-monitoring

- Scheduling 5 minute period to check over work before turning in homework or tests.

- Increase immediacy of rewards and consequences.

- Provide student with assignment book; supervise writing down of assignments.

- Allow the student to run errands or to stand at times while working.

- Provide short breaks between assignments or long periods of time.

- Complimenting positive behavior and work; give student opportunity to act in leadership role.

- Encourage the student to walk away from angering situations; spend time talking to student.

Symptoms

1. What are two broad dimensions of behavioral traits that may be diagnosed with ADHD?

2. What is the most possible cause of ADHD?

3. To diagnose ADHD, a physician must determine how many symptoms of either inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity for how long and before the age of what?

4. Children with ADHD often have what other mental issues?

5. What are some accommodations that could help children with ADHD?

Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.

Prevalence

3-5% of all school-age children.

Boys > Girls

To diagnose ADHD, a physician must determine that has consistently displayed 6 or more symptoms of either inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity for a period of at least 6 months, with the onset of symptoms before the age of 7.

Cause

Inattention

Hyperactivity-impulsivity

- Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities.

- Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.

- Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

- Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the work place.

- Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.

- Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort.

- Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities.

- Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.

- Is often forgetful in daily activities.

- Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

- Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected.

- Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate.

- Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly.

- Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor."

- Often talks excessively.

- Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.

- Often has difficulty awaiting turn.

- Often interrupts or intrudes on others.

Brain chemistry

ADHD is thought to be caused by an imbalance of two chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, in the brain. Researchers think that these chemicals might play an important role in ADHD.

Environment

Certain external factors, such as smoking during pregnancy or complications during pregnancy, delivery, or infancy, may contribute to ADHD.

Genetics

Research suggests that ADHD tends to run in families. However, this does not mean that all children in a family will have the disorder. You can track ADHD symptoms in your family by completing Your Family Tree.

Depression

Anxiety

Oppositional defiant disorder

Low self-esteem

Poor social skills