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TODAY’S FORECAST: It’s ADD With a Slight Chance of Hyperactivity

TODAY’S FORECAST: It’s ADD With a Slight Chance of Hyperactivity. What is ADHD?. DSM IV Definition :

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TODAY’S FORECAST: It’s ADD With a Slight Chance of Hyperactivity

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  1. TODAY’S FORECAST:It’s ADD With a Slight Chance of Hyperactivity

  2. What is ADHD? DSM IV Definition: “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and is more severe than is typically observed in individuals at comparable level of development”

  3. Years ago…there was • ADD • ADHD Currently…there is… • ADHD, inattentive type • ADHD, hyperactive type • ADHD, combined type

  4. ADHD

  5. THE ADHD “UMBRELLA” • HERE COMES THE RAIN…

  6. INFERENTIAL COMPREHENSION

  7. A DHD

  8. ATTENTION *Unregulated Attention

  9. ATTENTION *Hyperfocus

  10. ANXIETY *Uncomfortable *Inappropriate Response to Stress

  11. InferentialComprehension “Reading Between The Lines”

  12. SOCIAL ISSUES *Difficulty reciprocating appropriately in conversations *Forget to respond because they are daydreaming or… *Respond too quickly because they don’t want to forget what they were going to say *Do not get jokes---

  13. Memory *Long Term Memory is Excellent *Short Term Memory is Weak

  14. DISHONESTY *Sometimes it is just easier to tell a lie- than admit your faults…

  15. IMPULSIVITY *Shout out answers *Interrupt

  16. DISORGANIZATION “It’s in there somewhere…” “Save it…I’m not sure if I’ll need it or not…” “I can’t remember if I…” “Where are my keys…” “Where is my homework…I know I did it…” “I think it’s on my desk…or in my purse…” “I missed another appointment…” “If only I could get organized…”

  17. Learning Disabilities *Nonverbal Learning Disabilities* *Processing Weaknesses* *Inferential Comprehension *DYSLEXIA*

  18. PROCRASTINATE

  19. HYPERACTIVITY *Remember, only a SLIGHT chance of hyperactivity “JUST BECAUSE A PERSON IS NOT BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS, DOES NOT MEAN THAT HIS MIND ISN’T BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS OF HIS BRAIN” -B.L.

  20. Learn 2 Love Your Child’s ADD-itude ADD-ITUDE

  21. AT HOME: -Consistent Expectations -Routines -Enough Sleep -Good Nutrition -Talk Therapy -Possible Medication -Blame the ADHD- not your child -Live, Love, & Laugh!!! IN SCHOOL: -Be Specific/Not Vague -Extra Books For Home -Study Guides****a must! -Post the Homework**** -Provide structure for Essays -Redirect when daydreaming is obvious…look for the signs -No Surprises-be consistent -Have Patience! Be Nice! *Proper Diagnosis*Proper Treatment

  22. Mothers • Fathers • Coaches • Siblings • Grandparents • Teachers • Counselors • Friends • Doctors

  23. ADHD

  24. POTENTIAL

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