10- ADHD Flashcards
1
Q
4 key symptoms of ADHD
A
- Unexplained underachievement
- Hyperactive (fidgeting, restless, can’t sit still)
- Impulsivity
- Inattentive
2
Q
What kind of disorder is ADHD?
A
Chronic
3
Q
How does ADHD change from childhood to adulthood?
A
Hyperactivity lessens but impulsivity and inattention remains
4
Q
What percentage of people does ADHD about affect?
A
3.5% of children and 2% of adults
5
Q
Who is ADHD more common in?
A
Boys
6
Q
What is the average age of ADHD symptoms appearing and being diagnosed?
A
Symptoms= age 3-6, diagnosis= age 7
7
Q
What is happening to the prevalence of ADHD?
A
Increasing
8
Q
What 5 things does neuropsychological testing show difficulty with in ADHD?
A
- Initiating proper behavioural responses
- Working memory capacity: processing lots of information at once
- Planning and scheduling
- High verbal fluency
- Other executive functions
9
Q
What is the prefrontal cortex important in?
A
Regulation of attention, behaviour, and emotion
10
Q
What does the prefrontal cortex require?
A
An optimal level of key neurotransmitters
11
Q
What neurotransmitter has problems in ADHD?
A
Dopamine
