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ADHDADHD

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ADHDADHD

What is ADHDWhat is ADHD

TimelineTimeline

Types of adhdTypes of adhd Causes And effectsCauses And effects

Diagnoses and TreatmentDiagnoses and Treatment

Home and School PartnershipHome and School Partnership


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Fact or FictionFact or Fiction

1.1. All children with ad/hd are hyperactive.All children with ad/hd are hyperactive.

2.2. AD/HD is result of poor parenting and lack of proper nutrition.AD/HD is result of poor parenting and lack of proper nutrition.

3.3. Effective treatment for children with ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral modification.Effective treatment for children with ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral modification.


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Source: www.adhd.ca

Fact & Fiction


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ADHDADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

One of the most common childhood disorders,One of the most common childhood disorders,

which can continue through till adulthoodwhich can continue through till adulthood

3 5% of school aged children have ADHD3 5% of school aged children have ADHD 30 to 65 percent of children with ADHD continue30 to 65 percent of children with ADHD continue

to have symptoms into adolescence andto have symptoms into adolescence and

adulthood.adulthood.


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What other conditionsWhat other conditions

coexist with AD/HDcoexist with AD/HD Of children with AD/HD:Of children with AD/HD:

30 to 50% also have learning disabilities30 to 50% also have learning disabilities 40% also have oppositional defiant disorder40% also have oppositional defiant disorder 25%* also have conduct disorder25%* also have conduct disorder 10 to 30% also have depression10 to 30% also have depression

30% also have anxiety disorders30% also have anxiety disorders 20% also have bipolar disorder20% also have bipolar disorder 7%** also have Tourettes syndrome.7%** also have Tourettes syndrome.

* 45% of adolescents with AD/HD have a conduct* 45% of adolescents with AD/HD have a conduct

disorder.disorder.** 60% of individuals with Tourettes syndrome also** 60% of individuals with Tourettes syndrome also

have AD/HD.have AD/HD.

http://education.alberta.ca


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HyperactivityHyperactivity

Have trouble sitting still (fidget, squirm)Have trouble sitting still (fidget, squirm)

Talk nonstop, often interrupting the classTalk nonstop, often interrupting the class

Dash around, touching or playing withDash around, touching or playing with

anything and everything in sightanything and everything in sight

Be constantly in motionBe constantly in motion

Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activitiesHave difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities

Especially with homeworkEspecially with homework


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ImpulsivityImpulsivity

ImpatientImpatient

Blurt out inappropriate commentsBlurt out inappropriate comments

Have difficulty waiting for things they want OftenHave difficulty waiting for things they want Often

interrupt conversations or others' activities interrupt conversations or others' activities especially in the classroomespecially in the classroom

Quick to make decisions do not think beforeQuick to make decisions do not think before

they say and/or do thingsthey say and/or do things


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InattentionInattention Are easily distractedAre easily distracted

Forgetful, especially when it comes to homeworkForgetful, especially when it comes to homework

Have difficulty focusing on one thingHave difficulty focusing on one thing

Become bored with a task after only a fewBecome bored with a task after only a fewminutes, unless they are doing somethingminutes, unless they are doing somethingenjoyableenjoyable

Difficult to learn new conceptsDifficult to learn new concepts

Do not seem to listen when being spoken toDo not seem to listen when being spoken to

Have difficulty processing information as quicklyHave difficulty processing information as quicklyand accurately as othersand accurately as others


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Causes and Effects of

ADHD


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Biological Explanation

ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that results

from the interactions of several genes during the

perinatal period.

The Dopamine neurotransmitter system is highlyinvolved.

Multiple genes contribute


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Biological Explanation

Results in brain abnormalities

Reduced size of brain lobes

Inefficient circuits connecting front and back of

brain

http://research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teachadhd/abc/chapter2#SUBTITLE5
http://research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teachadhd/abc/chapter2http://research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teachadhd/abc/chapter2


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Catalyst Factors

Genetic

Highly heritable

Ie) Identical vs. fraternal twin studies

Environmental

During the perinatal period, nicotine intake, lead-

exposure, and ingesting PCBs can increase the risk

of ADHD


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Physiological Results:

Difficulty doing thefollowing in

developmentally appropriate

ways

Regulate activity

level

Inhibit behavior

Paying attention

Affects the following areas

of a persons functioning:

Self-control

School achievement Social skills and

relationships

http://www.adhd.ca/portals/adhd/eng/1(Dr. Weiss)
http://www.adhd.ca/portals/adhd/eng/1215457854544.htmlhttp://www.adhd.ca/portals/adhd/eng/1215457854544.html


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Identifying ADHD

Many children have moments of hyperactivity and

inattention but the behavioral difficulties experienced by

people with ADHD are excessive, long-term, and

pervasive.

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