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Where do I find information about…..?

Where do I find information about…..?. Finding information about health issues in print materials and internet sources. Where do I find information about ADHD?. Health Issue: ADD / ADHD Focus: Parents with Young children diagnosed with AD/HD. draw-all-the- things.tumblr.com.

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  1. Where do I find information about…..? Finding information about health issues in print materials and internet sources.

  2. Where do I find information about ADHD? Health Issue: ADD / ADHD Focus: Parents with Young children diagnosed with AD/HD draw-all-the-things.tumblr.com

  3. How do I know if my child has AD/HD? Symptoms & Diagnosing Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

  4. Contents: Diagnosis Symptoms – by type Diagnosis Sources Detailed Information

  5. Symptoms – by type Inattentiveness/lack of attention • Fails to give attention to detail • Difficulty keeping attention on a task • Does not seem to listen when spoken to • Does not follow through on tasks • Difficulty organizing tasks and activities • Easily distracted • Forgetful in daily activities • Hyperactivity/constant motion

  6. Symptoms - types Hyperactivity • Fidgets, hands and or feet in motion • Squirms • Leaves seat when remaining in seat is expected • Runs about in inappropriate situations • Has difficulty playing quietly • Seems to ‘always be on the go’ Impulsivity • Blurts out answers • Difficulty waiting their turn • Interrupts or intrudes on others conversations

  7. Symptoms • Is it AD/HD? You might want to take the interactive check list on the CDC website You might want to ask others who are around your child such as a relative, friend, coach, teacher, or daycare provider to describe behaviors. or go to http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/adhd/widget/checklist/index.html

  8. Symptoms In some children symptoms appear as early 3 years old. ADHD behaviors can be different in boys and girls. Parents may notice that their child looses interest in activities faster than other children Teachers may notice that your child has difficulty following rules or ‘spaces out’ Examples: Signs of inattention: Often fail to pay close attention Often has trouble sustaining attention Difficulty following through on instructions Signs of hyperactivity Fidgets or squirms Can not stay seated Excessive activity when not appropriate

  9. Individuals with ADHD exhibit a combination of the following: • Fidgeting, Squirming, restless • Difficulty remaining seated • Difficulty sustaining attention • Blurting out answers • Difficulty following through on directions • Shifting from one activity to another • Carless mistakes • Mood swings • Difficulty in delaying gratification Symptoms Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorders or DSM-IV.

  10. Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorders or DSM-IV-TR. • Published by the APA • Standard Criteria for evaluating mental health issues and utilized by mental health care professionals • Consists of three major components • Diagnostic Classification • Diagnostic Criteria Set • Descriptive Set • There is a section specifically on the diagnostic criteria for AD/HD Symptoms Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorders or DSM-IV-TR.

  11. Sources American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) AACAP web pages: AACAP Resource Centers empower consumers through patient education. Each AACAP Resource Center contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to frequently asked questions, clinical resources, expert videos, and abstracts from the JAACAP, Scientific Proceedings and Facts for Families relevant to each disorder. AACAP: Home http://www.aacap.org/ Topics:ADHD-A Guide for Families: Common Signs and Symptoms Go to http://www.aacap.org/cs/adhd_a_guide_for_families/common_signs_and_symptoms Topics:Facts for Families http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Facts_for_Families_Pages/Children_Who_Cant_Pay_Attention_ADHD_06.aspx go to

  12. Sources Centers for Disease Control CDC web pages: Features of this web page: The page has hot links to define terms. Many sections have extended information available Descriptions of and hot links to agencies and organizations The page has a printable fact sheet The ADHD fact page contains information on the signs, symptoms, predominant types and causes. CDC: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001 Topic: Facts about ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html go to

  13. Sources Medline Plus web pages: This site presents health information on a wide variety of diseases, conditions and wellness in language understandable to non healthcare professionals. Medline Plus is a collection of various agencies, organization and publications on relevant topics. Medline Plus: Home www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ Topics: ADHD http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html Topic: Medline Plus Encyclopedia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001551.htm go to

  14. Sources National Institute of Mental Health NIMH web pages: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIMH’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research. Health Topics page has quick links to a variety of mental health information including AD/HD. A variety of information is available including detailed information on diagnosis, treatment options. Also available are ADHD fact sheet, publications, podcasts, videos, research, links to organizations, NIH and Medline Plus. NIMH: Home http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml Health Topics: ADD/ADHD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml go to

  15. Sources US Department of Education Dept. of Ed. web pages: Has a section for parents and families with a variety of information on special education, early learning and ADHD Focus is on the education system and a child’s academic success. Educational evaluation Legal issues and requirements Dept of Ed: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: Identifying & Treating ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html Topic: Is it really ADHD? http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/adhd.aspx Topic: Identifying ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html#identify go to

  16. Sources US Food and Drug Administration USFDA web pages: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Agency with in the Department of Health and Human Services In the consumer section of the site there is a variety of information about children’s issues including ADHD Information on medications FDA: Home http://www.fda.gov/ Topics: Children’s Health http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm047364.htm Topic: How do you know your child has ADHD? http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm269188.htm Topic: ADHD not just for kids/Stimulant medication http://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/specialfeatures/ucm289089.htm go to

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