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ADHD (Attention D eficit H yperactivity Disorder)

Kyle Walter Chelsea Smyrski. ADHD (Attention D eficit H yperactivity Disorder). What is ADHD?. ADHD is known to be a common childhood disorder and can continue into adulthood. Symptoms: Difficulty keeping focus and paying attention Difficulty with behavior control

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ADHD (Attention D eficit H yperactivity Disorder)

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  1. Kyle Walter Chelsea Smyrski ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

  2. What is ADHD? • ADHD is known to be a common childhood disorder and can continue into adulthood. • Symptoms: • Difficulty keeping focusand paying attention • Difficulty with behavior control • Hyperactivity or over-activity

  3. 3 Subtypes of ADHD • Predominantly hyperactive-impulse • Predominantly inattentive • Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive

  4. Symptoms in Children • Inattention • Hyperactivity • Impulsivity

  5. Inattention • Has trouble: • Focusing • Switches from one activity to another quickly • Misses details • Forgetful • Processing information • Following directions • Listening when spoken to

  6. Hyperactivity • Fidgeting and squirming • Can’t sit still • Nonstop talking • Can’t perform quiet tasks

  7. Impulsivity • Very impatient • Doesn’t want to wait • Tends to act on instinct • Blurts things out • Openly shows emotions • Interrupts conversations

  8. Statistics • Effects 3-5% of children • It is thought to be started when the brain is developing. • Most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of children.

  9. Treatment • Medications: • Adderall (amphetamine) • Concerta (methylphenidate) • Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) • Ritalin (methylphenidate) • Psychotherapy • Set specific goals for therapy. • Follow a daily routine.

  10. Work Cited • "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)." NIMH ·. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml>. • Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Nov. 0000. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002518/>.

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