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ADD/ADHD

ADD/ADHD. State-Based Prevalence of ADHD. Quick Facts. The percentage of children with ADHD diagnosis rose 22% from 2002-2007. Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD.

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ADD/ADHD

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  1. ADD/ADHD

  2. State-Based Prevalence of ADHD

  3. Quick Facts • The percentage of children with ADHD diagnosis rose 22% from 2002-2007. • Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD. • With 15.6% of children diagnosed with ADHD, North Carolina has the highest percentage of ADHD diagnosis. Nevada has the lowest with 5.6%. • Boys are 2.8 times more likely to be medicated for ADHD than girls.

  4. Percent of children with and ADHD diagnosis who are on medication

  5. What is ADD/ADHD? • 3 major characteristics of a person with ADHD: • Inattentive • Hyperactive • Impulsive

  6. ADHD and LD

  7. The cost ADHD • Children with ADHD are 10 times more likely to have difficulties that effect their friendships. • Children with ADHD have a much higher chance of getting injured compared to children without ADHD. • Average annual medical cost of a child with ADHD is $1,574, compared to the national average of $541.

  8. Is ADHD a disease of luxury? • Children of families with health insurance are much more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. • Children with ADHD are more likely to have regular health check-ups than children without ADHD. • Hispanic children are least likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. OVERDIAGNOSED????

  9. Signs of Inattention in the classroom • Doesn’t pay attention to details • Careless mistakes • Easily distracted • Appears not to be listening when spoken to • Difficulty remembering and following instructions • Trouble with organization, planning and completing assignments • Becomes bored with a task before completion • Frequently loses or misplaces homework

  10. Signs of hyperactivity in the classroom • Constantly fidgets • Often leaves his/her seat • Talks too much and when expected to be quiet • Always seems to be moving, never relaxed • Has a quick temper

  11. Signs of Impulsivity in the Classroom • Acts without thinking • Blurts out answers • Has a hard time waiting for his/her turn • Interrupts others • Inability to keep emotions in check • Prefers to guess rather than taking the time to solve a problem

  12. Oppositional Defiant Disorder • Throwing temper tantrums • Excessively arguing with adults • Refusing to comply with requests and rules • Trying to annoy or upset others, or being easily annoyed by others • Blaming others for own mistakes • Frequent outbursts of anger and resentment • Being spiteful and seeking revenge • Swearing or using obscene language • Saying mean and hateful things when upset

  13. Common Misconceptions About ADHD • ADHD is not a real medical disorder. • Children with ADHD will eventually outgrow it. • Only children have ADHD. • Children who are considered to have ADHD are actually just lazy, unintelligent and unmotivated. • ADHD is a result of poor parenting or teaching. • ADHD is caused by over access to electronics. • ADHD is related to mental problems or insanity. • Children with ADHD cannot be taught in a typical classroom setting.

  14. POSITIVE effects of ADHD • Creativity • Flexibility • Enthusiasm • Energy • http://totallyadd.com/totallyadd-loving-it-trailer/

  15. Tips for helping Students with ADHD • Communicate with student’s family and other teachers • Plan ahead • Create goals together • Find out what has worked in the past

  16. Develop a behavior plan • Students with ADHD respond best to specific goals and rewards • http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fccf.buffalo.edu%2Fpdf%2Fschool_daily_report_card.pdf&ei=wMh4Uaz5B5DW8gScz4CIBw&usg=AFQjCNE5ZKyCaXZnEIyG77BVSjx1ln434w&sig2=ayuLHhqU4VKd7MATFo_FVQ&bvm=bv.45645796,d.eWU

  17. Help the Student enjoy the Subject matter • Math: • Play games • Draw pictures • Make up songs, acronyms, fun ways of remembering information Reading: -Read as a class -Make predictions -Act out the story

  18. SOURCES • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In (2013). WedMD. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm • Barnier, C. (2009). Top 10 teaching tips for adhd/add children. Retrieved from http://www.westfieldacademy.org/adhd/ • BBC. (2013). Living With ADHD [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpX7RQtw4Ac • Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (2013). Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ • Davies, L. (2004, November). 30 ideas for teaching children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity-disorder. Retrieved from http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip49.html • Dunne, D. (2007). How can teachers help students with adhd?. In Education World. Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues148c.shtml

  19. Sources • Oppositional defiant disorder. In (2012). J. Goldberg (Ed.), WebMD. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/oppositional-defiant-disorder?page=3 • McKenna, P. (Performer) (2009). Add and loving it [Web]. Retrieved from http://totallyadd.com/totallyadd-loving-it-trailer/ • Rende, R. (2013). Is adhd on the rise- or just overdiagnosed. In Parents. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved from http://www.parents.com/blogs/red-hot-parenting/2013/04/01/health/is-adhd-on-the-rise-or-just-overdiagnosed/ • Smith, M., & Segal, R. (2012, December). Add/ adhd in children. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm

  20. Picture Credits • Berman, J. (2001). Addsherpa. Retrieved from http://addsherpa.com/laugh-about-adhd/humor/cartoons/ • KES. (n.d.). Children with adhd cartoons and comics. Retrieved from http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/C/Children_with_ADHD.asp • Wordless wednesday. (2008, June 04). Retrieved from http://rollercoasterkid.wordpress.com/tag/dennis-the-menace/

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