Chapter 9 AttentionDeficitHyperactivity Disorder AttentionDeficitHyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis Other

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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