ADHD Flashcards
What are the hyperactive and impulsive characteristics of ADHD?
Restlessness
Fidgety behavior
Intruding on others
What are the inattentive symptoms of ADHD?
Making careless mistakes Being disorganized Poor listening skills Trouble following directions Don't complete tasks
In an adult with ADHD, what would be a typical behavior demonstrating a short attention span
One may act disinterested in or avoid activities requiring sustained attention.
In an adult with ADHD, what would be a typical behavior demonstrating distractibility?
One may never finish tasks when interrupted.
In an adult with ADHD, what would be a typical behavior demonstrating impulsivity/hyperactivity.
One may buy on impulse or make delicious quickly without thought of consequences.
In an adult with ADHD, what would be a typical behavior demonstrating a inability to fit in with peers.
One may have trouble with coworkers or may change jobs frequently due to disagreements with employers.
What causes ADHD?
Genetic transmission, personality or temperament, prenatal and postnatal factors, brain structure differences, and possible brain chemical differences.
Varied biological and environmental risk factors interact.
Adolescents and adults tend to emphasize more symptoms related to…..
Self-esteem, competence, family functioning, managing interpersonal relationships, and anger control.
What are behaviors typical of adults with ADHD?
Oppositional disorder symptoms at work and in school
Shorter employment duration
Psychological disorders
Antisocial acts and incidences of arrest
Greater impulsivity and shorter attention
Poorer verbal and nonverbal memory
Alcohol or other substance abuse
Deficits in executive functioning (disorganized, forgetful, losing things, failing to plan ahead, not finishing tasks, needing a deadline, changing plans midstream, misjudging available time)
What are some possible coexisting psychiatric disorders in adults with ADHD?
Depression Manic Dysthymia Panic disorder OCD Post-traumatic stress
What are some stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD?
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) DextroStat Adderall Pemoline (Cylert)
What is the most common drug used to treat ADHD in adults?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) or antidepressants
What are some non-stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD?
Antidepressants (TCAs) (SSRI-Prozac)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Clonidine (Catapres) and Guanfacine (Tenex) - for tics
What are some MT areas to work on with people with ADHD?
Behavioral therapy including.... Positive reinforcement for positive behaviors Negative reinforcement Time out Extinction/ignoring
Self-esteem
Academic skills
Social skills
Family therapy
What are some MT treatments to work on with adults with ADHD?
Understanding the disorder Coping Strategies Relationships (social and communication) Behavior management Organization Chunking tasks Deadlines for themselves Minimize distraction Relaxation techniques
