ADHD Flashcards
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Inattention symptoms
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- *at least 6 of the following need to be present
- fails to pay attention to detail
- difficulty sustaining attention
- not listening when spoken to
- not following instructions
- not completing tasks
- disorganized
- messy work
- losing things
- easily distracted
- forgetful
2
Q
hyperactivity symptoms
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- fidgeting with hands or feet
- squirming in seat
- runs about excessively
- cant play quiet
- talks talks excessively
3
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impulsivity symptoms
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- often blurts out answers
- has difficulty waiting for turn
- interrupts
4
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criteria for diagnosing someone with ADHD
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- symptoms need to occur in two or more settings (school/home)
- some symptoms need to present before age 12
5
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types of ADHD
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- ADHD predominantly hyperactive/impulsive
- ADHD predominantly inattentive type
- ADHD combined type
6
Q
Gender in ADHD
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- boys more likely to be hyperactive
- girls more likely to be inattentive
- at least 4 times more boys than girls
7
Q
What percentage of people diagnosed with ADHD still have it as adults?
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50%
- for the other 50% brain maturation catches up
8
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Biological factors of ADHD
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- it is a neurological disorder
- genetics
- changes in dopamine and norepinephrine systems
- dysfunction in frontal lobes and basal ganglia
9
Q
what does larger classes have to do with ADHD
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there are more kids so the teacher doesn’t have time to focus on the hyperactive children
10
Q
Chaos in the home leads to…
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lack of structure/supervision
11
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Modern society and ADHD
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modern society does not teach children to quiet themselves down
12
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Stimulants
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- improve symptoms for 70% of school aged kids
- ampthetamines that increase dopamine activity
13
Q
possible side affects of stimulants
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- decreased appetite
- stunted growth
- insomnia
- motor tics (might bring on tourettes)
- abuse potential with teens
14
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Antidepressants
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prozac, wellbutrin, strattera
15
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Behavioral approaches to ADHD
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- token economy/immediate rewards
- consistent parenting with clear consequences
- structured env
- routines
- modify school env
- teach self-instructional procedures
