ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder 05 2014 Bedriye Dilara

ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder 05. 2014 Bedriye Dilara Şimşek 1730811

OUTLINE �Myths �What of ADHD is ADHD? �Prevalence �Aetiology �Impact of ADHD (What might cause. . ) of Under-treated ADHD �Dealing with it, Getting Help, Treatment

ADHD is NOT a REAL Medical Disorder! MYTH #1

ADHD is the result of bad parenting ! MYTH #2

Children with ADHD eventually outgrow their condition ! MYTH #3

People who have ADHD are lazy ! MYTH #4

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder A persistent pattern of *inattention Hyperactive-Impulsive and/or Type hyperactivity-impulsivity is at a significantly *that Inattentive Type higher rate than would be expected for an individual * Combined Type at his/her development stage.

Prevalence of ADHD � 3 -5% of school aged children � Diagnosed in boys 3 -4 times more than girls � Carries out in adolescence : 40 -70% � Carries out in adulthood : Up to %50 � Diagnosis was 3% between 1997 -2006, increased by 22% between 2003 -2007

What causes ADHD? • Heredity � Family Studies � Adoption Studies � Twin Studies • Exposure to Toxic Substances • Injury to the Brain

Impact of ADHD Distructibility Restlessness Disorganization Smoking İmpulsivity Loneliness ADHD Divorce Unemployment Job Stress Labile Mood Quick Temper Oppositional Behavior

DEALING with ADHD � International Support Groups go to: http: //www. adders. org/ on facebook : ADULT ADHD PRIVATE FORUM In Cyprus: http: //www. add-adhd. org. cy/

DEALING with ADHD � Do not be alarmed! Use alarm clock. S!

If NO Treatment

TREATMENT of ADHD � Stimulant Medications � Behavioral Interventions ◦ Behavioral parent training ◦ Behavioral classroom management ◦ Intensive summer treatment programs

REFERENCES � � � National Resource Center on AD/HD. The Disorder Named AD/HD [online]. 2006. [cited 2014 May 4]. Available from URL: http: //www. help 4 adhd. org/ en/ about/what/WWK 1 Teeter P. Myths and Misconceptions About AD/HD: Science over Cynicism [online]. June 2003. [cited 2014 May 4]. Available from URL: http: //www. help 4 adhd. org/en/about/myths 7 Myths About ADHD. . . Debunked! http: //www. additudemag. com/adhd/article/873. html Barkley, R. A. (1997). ADHD and the nature of selfcontrol. New York: Guilford Press. ADHD in School. (2006) www. addinschool. com Viewed May 4, 2014

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