Chapter 9 AttentionDeficitHyperactivity Disorder AttentionDeficitHyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis Other
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Chapter 9 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnosis
Other diagnostic criteria
Other diagnostic criteria ● Symptoms present before age 12
Other diagnostic criteria ● Symptoms present before age 12 ● Occur across two or more settings
Associated characteristics
Associated characteristics ● Cognitive problems
Associated characteristics ● Cognitive problems ● Speech and language problems
Associated characteristics ● Cognitive problems ● Speech and language problems ● Medical and physical concerns
Associated characteristics ● Cognitive problems ● Speech and language problems ● Medical and physical concerns ● Social problems
Associated characteristics ● Cognitive problems ● Speech and language problems ● Medical and physical concerns ● Social problems ● Comorbid disorders
Prevalence
Prevalence ● About 5 -8%
Prevalence ● About 5 -8% ● More boys than girls, about 4 -5: 1
Prevalence ● About 5 -8% ● More boys than girls, about 4 -5: 1 ● Across all SES levels, but slightly more in lower SES
Prevalence ● About 5 -8% ● More boys than girls, about 4 -5: 1 ● Across all SES levels, but slightly more in lower SES ● Similar rates around the world
Course
Course ● Early childhood ● Elementary school ● Adolescence ● Adulthood
Etiology
Etiology ● Not enough support for several popular theories
Etiology ● Not enough support for several popular theories ● Biological issues
Etiology ● Not enough support for several popular theories ● Biological issues ◦ Genetic inheritance ◦ Prenatal influences ◦ Brain structure differences ◦ Brain function differences
Etiology ● Not enough support for several popular theories ● Biological issues ● Family issues
Assessment
Assessment ● History ● Observation ● Rating scales ● CPTs ● Actigraphs ● Teacher input ● Rule out other disorders
Treatment
Treatment ● Stimulant medication
Treatment ● Stimulant medication ● Parent management training
Treatment ● Stimulant medication ● Parent management training ● Educational intervention
Treatment ● Stimulant medication ● Parent management training ● Educational intervention ● Intervention with child
Treatment ● Stimulant medication ● Parent management training ● Educational intervention ● Intervention with child ● Summer treatment programs
Treatment ● Stimulant medication ● Parent management training ● Educational intervention ● Intervention with child ● Summer treatment programs ● Support groups
Resources ● www. add. org – National Attention Deficit Disorder Association ● www. chadd. org with ADHD – Children and Adults
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