2.4.1 Outline how you would conduct a thorough assessment of a child suspected of having ADHD Flashcards
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Describe the link between brain development and ADHD
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Evidence that there is link between reduced activation of behaviour inhibition networks and ADHD sx
Frontal lobe, executive function disorder - not just an attention disorder. They have a REDUCED BRAIN SIZE.
Siblings (without ADHD) of ADHD kids also have a reduced frontal lobe brain size. They also have more executive functioning problems than average.
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Neuro differences in ADHD kids include:
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Less blood flow to prefrontal areas
small right frontal area of the brain
