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ADHD?

Dr. Daniel Amen

AD/HD or Learned Helplessness?

Neurobiological DisorderADHD

Average age of onset is 7 years oldLasts at least 6 months

Poor attention skills? Impulsive?Hyperactive?Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a neurobiological disorder. Typically children with AD/HD have developmentally inappropriate behavior, including:poor attention skillsimpulsivityhyperactivity.These characteristics arise in early childhood, typically before age 7, are chronic, and last at least 6 months. Children with AD/HD may also experience problems in the areas of social skills and self esteem.

Source: http://ada.ky.gov/adhd_def.htm (Kentuckys Office for the Americans with Disability Act)

Avoid Information OverloadIn School-Age Children You SeeRush into tasks but dont finish themDemand attention from adultsUnable to delay gratificationMoodyOften in trouble with other adultsFeel they are differentDisorganized, often lostFeel they are dumbSometimes aggressive, defiant behavior

Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml

Stimulants

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=89899&page=2#.UdXYu7Sf-JoADHD's causes are still being determined, but they are likely genetic. A link has been found between ADHD and faulty regulation of dopamine, a brain neurotransmitter regulating movement and emotional response.

Low dopamine activity may cause undiagnosed ADHD sufferers to self-medicate, first with sugar in childhood, then with caffeine, cigarettes or cocaine whatever helps them focus.

Stimulants such as Concerta and Adderall keep dopamine in the brain synapses longer, but these pills can be addictive. Strattera takes a slightly different approach: preventing the reuptake of norepinephrine, another neurotransmitter in the brain.Dopamine

Dopamine can be enhanced by positive predictions.

Three Types of ADHDPredominantly Inattentive TypePredominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive TypeCombined Type

Establish Routines

Increase Feedback

PeripheralsPost visuals on side walls of the classroom above eye level.Post affirmations such as:I am a bright and capable learner.Learning is fun and easy.Every problem offers a gift.Use appropriate wall space to organize material on bulletin boards.

Peripherals

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Jensen, E. (2003)

28Relaxation (70-72 degrees)Alertness (68-70 degrees)Extremely warm temperatures can increase anxiety or aggressiveness in people with panic disorder or AD/HD.

Jensen, E. (2003)Temperature

29A single plant can increase productivity in 100 square feet of space.Best plants:PalmsDracaenaRubber PlantsEnglish IvyFicusBoston FernsSpider Plants

Jensen, E. (2003)Plants

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Gross Motor Activity

Learned Helplessness is thefailure to avoid or escape from an unpleasant or aversive stimulus that occurs as a result of previous exposure to unavoidable painful stimuli.

Learned HelplessnessIts the why bother? The EXPECTATION of failure interferes with learning and achievement.

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Did You Know?46% of people are visual learners19% of people are auditory learners35% of people are kinesthetic learners

VAKActivities and MovementProcedural memory is one of the most lasting forms. Learning by doing seems to last forever. That may be because it triggers glucose and engages far more neurons than cognitive tasks.Richards, et al., 2003

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PeopleUnionJusticeDomestic TranquilityDefenseGeneralWelfareLibertyPosterity

Manage Information Flow

Common Household ItemsRefrigerator11. Television Toaster12. BedCan Opener13. CouchLamp14. DiamondsFrying Pan 15. MaidSpatula16. Washing MachineLaundry Soap17. DishwasherToilet Paper18. PencilVacuum19. MicrowaveRadio20. Chocolate

50Add Another List Sun11. FenceI See12. EggsTriangle13. Black CatStove14. LoveStarfish 15. 15 Minutes of FameSticks16. Drive7-UP17. MagazineSnowman18. VoteLine19. RemoteHen20. 20/20 Vision

51Neurobiological DisorderADHD

Typically arise before age 7Last at least 6 months

Poor attention skills? Impulsive?Hyperactive?