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adhd_.pptxChapter 9
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnosis
Other diagnostic criteria
Other diagnostic criteria
Symptoms present before age 12
Other diagnostic criteria
Symptoms present before age 12
Occur across two or more settings
Associated characteristics
Associated characteristics
Cognitive problems
Associated characteristics
Cognitive problems
Speech and language problems
Associated characteristics
Cognitive problems
Speech and language problems
Medical and physical concerns
Associated characteristics
Cognitive problems
Speech and language problems
Medical and physical concerns
Social problems
Associated characteristics
Cognitive problems
Speech and language problems
Medical and physical concerns
Social problems
Comorbid disorders
Prevalence
Prevalence
About 5-8%
Prevalence
About 5-8%
More boys than girls, about 4-5:1
Prevalence
About 5-8%
More boys than girls, about 4-5:1
Across all SES levels, but slightly more in lower SES
Prevalence
About 5-8%
More boys than girls, about 4-5:1
Across all SES levels, but slightly more in lower SES
Similar rates around the world
Course
Course
Early childhood
Elementary school
Adolescence
Adulthood
Etiology
Etiology
Not enough support for several popular theories
Etiology
Not enough support for several popular theories
Biological issues
Etiology
Not enough support for several popular theories
Biological issues
Genetic inheritance
Prenatal influences
Brain structure differences
Brain function differences
Etiology
Not enough support for several popular theories
Biological issues
Family issues
Assessment
Assessment
History
Observation
Rating scales
CPTs
Actigraphs
Teacher input
Rule out other disorders
Treatment
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Parent management training
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Parent management training
Educational intervention
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Parent management training
Educational intervention
Intervention with child
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Parent management training
Educational intervention
Intervention with child
Summer treatment programs
Treatment
Stimulant medication
Parent management training
Educational intervention
Intervention with child
Summer treatment programs
Support groups
Resources
www.add.org – National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with ADHD
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