Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) Flashcards
What is ADHD
Most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood. Often lasts into adulthood.
Children with ADHD may have trouble with ?
paying attention, controlling impulsive behavior or be overly active.
Early indicators of the diagnosis ?
Doctors do not know.
Linked to chemicals (neurotransmitters) Chemicals help control behavior
Children with ADHD might ?
Daydream a lot Forget or lose things Squirm or fidget Talk too much Make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks have a hard time resisting temptation have trouble taking turns have difficulty getting along with others
How is it Diagnosed?
No single test can diagnose
Consist of medical exam, hearing and vision.
CHECKLIST and taking history of the child from patents, teachers and sometimes the child.
Etiology of ADHD
Not a single pathophysiological entity
Complex etiology
What factors can cause ADHD
Multiple factors environment and genetic; Smoking, alcohol, drugs Environment toxins (lead). low birth weights brain injuries
Symptoms of ADHD typically appear between the age
3 and 6
True or false. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
True
The average age of ADHD diagnosis is
7 years old.
Common Comorbidities associated with ADHD
Learning disability oppositional defiant disorder conduct disorder anxiety and depression Obsessive compulsive disorder bipolar disorder turette's syndroms sleep disorder bed-wetting Substance use.
Intervention for ADHD for younger then 6 years.
Younger then 6 years;
Patent training in behavior management. Allows the parents to have skills and strategies.
Works as well as medication
intervention for ADHD for older then 6
Combining medication treatment with behavioral therapy Parents training in behavior management Behavioral intervention in the classroom peer intervention that focus on behavior Organizational skills training.
Long Term Prognossis
No cure.
People learn to manager their symptoms effectively the quality of their life improves.
OT’s primary goal is to help children who have ADHD participate in the activities that are involved with everyday living.
Adaptive strategies
Remedial strategies
True or False. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its characterized by trouble focusing, controlling impulsive behavior or being overly active
True
What causes ADHD?
There is no single factor
The average age of ADHD diagnosis is
7 years old
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
Boys
Common conditions associated with ADHD
All of the above
According to the american association’s diagnostic and statistic manual guidelines. ADHD can be diagnosed if?
Children under 16 years old demonstrate six or more symptoms of inattention and /or hyperactivity-impusivity that are present for at least 6 months and are inappropriate for developmental level.
Types of treatment for ADHD include?
Behavioral therapy and medication
Adaptive strategies OT can use to help children with ADHD except
Learn how to sit still and remain there for an extended period.
ADHD is curable and does not have a serious and long-term impact on persons life? true or false
False
Strategies for parents for managing a child’s behavior?
Create routines, managed distractions, limit choices, all of the above.
