ADHD Flashcards
Classic Triad of ADHD
Inattention, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity
Diagnostic criteria for ADHD
Same 18 symptoms in IV and 5. Divided into two symptom domains (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity). Need at least 6 symptoms for diagnoses
Changes in DSM-5 regarding ADHD
Examples added to criterion to be applicable across life span.
Cross-situational requirement is now “several symptoms”
Symptoms must have been present before age 12
Comorbid diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder is allowed
5 symptoms for Adults must be present
DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Inattention
Makes careless mistakes Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly Difficulty following instructions Difficulty organizing tasks Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli Often forgetful in daily activity
DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Fidgets Leades seat Runs or climbs excessively Talks excessively Difficulty waiting turn Interrupts or intrudes on others
DSM Functional Criteria
6 of 9 symptoms in either or both categories
Inattentive; Hyperactive-Impulsive, or combined type
Persistent for at least 6 months
Some symptoms prior to age 12
Impairment in 2 or more settings
Social/academic/occupational impairment
Overlap of symptoms and diagnoses
ADHD is exhibits same symptoms as anxiety and some symtoms as LD and ODD
Differential Diagnosis (Psychiatric)
Mood and/or Psychotic Disorder Anxiety Disorder Learning disorder Mental Retardation/Borderline IQ ODD Pervasive Developmental Disorder Substance Abuse Axis II Disorders Psychosocial Cx
Differential Diagnosis (Medical)
Seizure Disorder Chronic Otitis Media Hyperthyroidism Sleep Apnea Drug-Induced Inattentional Syndrome Head Injury Hepatic Illness Toxic Exposure Narcolepsy
Epidemiology
- Most common diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood (1/20)
- 3-7% of school kids
- 2-9:1
- Girls show less hyperactivity, conduct problems, and less externalizing behavior
Epidemiology
- 30-50% of cases persist past 15 years
- strong predictor of poor prognosis is pre-pubertal aggression
- over 80% of psychotropics are Rx by primary care providers
- outpatient inc from 1.6-4.2 million from ‘90-‘93
World Wide prevalence of ADHD
is 3-7%
ADHD is familial
sibling inc 2-5x
parents 3-5x inc
Co-morbidity of ADHD
2/3 of children present 1 or more cormbid axis I disorders (anxiety, odd, ld etc)
Adolescents w/ ADHD Rx have (higher or lower) rates of substance abuse than untreated
Lower