ADHD

Question 1

What are the 3 types of ADHD?

Answer 1

1. the predominantly inattentive type,
   
   2. the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
2. the combined type.

Question 2

What is the definition of ADHD?

Answer 2

• Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity more frequent and severe than typical
• manifests before age 7, duration at least 6 months, present in 2 or more settings, not attributed to other disability

Question 3

What are the characteristics of the predominantly inattentive type?

Answer 3

• trouble paying attention, forgetful, easily distracted, selective attention
• students may appear lethargic, apathetic or hypoactive (move or respond too slowly)

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type?

Answer 4

• cannot seem to sit still, talk excessively, difficulty playing quietly
• few adolescents and adults have the HI type

Question 5

What are the characteristics of the combined type?

Answer 5

• combines features of inattention and hyperactivity

- the majority of students with AD/HD are combined type

Question 6

What are the co-existing conditions?

Answer 6

• anxiety disorder
• conduct disorder
• OCD

Question 7

What are the challenges affronted?

Answer 7

• conflict with parents, teachers and peers
• difficulty with social cues
• increased risk-taking behaviour
• higher rates of tobacco dependence

Question 8

What are the causes?

Answer 8

• heredity
• brain differences
• environmental causes (prenatal)