PDF-(EBOOK)-Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: Adhd, Bipolar,

Gifted children and adults are frequently misdiagnosed particularly those who are twiceexceptional 2e This muchanticipated second edition of a bestselling book is your guide to help prevent that Some of our brightest most creative children and adults are misdiagnosed as having behavioral or emotional disorders such as ADDADHD Oppositional Defiant Disorder Bipolar Disorder ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder or Aspergers Disorder Many receive unneeded medications andor inappropriate counseling How can this happen Physicians psychologists and counselors often are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses James T Webb Edward R Amend Paul Beljan Nadia E Webb Marianne Kuzujanakis F Richard Olenchak and Jean Goerss guide parents and professionals to distinguish between behaviors that are pathological and those that are normal for gifted individualsTopics includeThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition DSM5 and ICD10 Diagnoses most commonly given to gifted children and adults Learning disabilities and other 2e issues Allergies asthma and hypoglycemia Addictive disorders Issues for gifted adults Advice for selecting a counselor or healthcare professional. Other Conditions . Mood disorder or personality . . dysthymia . cyclothymia. Grief reaction . . denial , depression , acceptance . . Atypical grief . Adjustment disorder . Bipolar disorders. Jonathan Hoffman Ph.D., ABPP & E. Katia Moritz, Ph.D., ABPP. NeuroBehavioral. Institute, Weston FL. www.nbiweston.com. www.academic-options.com. Depression & OCD. Co-Morbidity with MDD about 1/3 (Rasmussen et al., . FACT OR MYTH: . GIFTED STUDENTS HAVE HIGHER INCIDENCES OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND SUICIDE.. MYTH. Gifted . students . DO NOT . show higher . prevalence rates of depression, suicide, or anxiety. .. (. . . Slides are available at. http://comallie-caplan.com/necgt.html. . Seminar Topics. Psychological and Emotional Dimensions of Gifted. Characteristics and Behavior Patterns that can lead to misdiagnosis. By Shannon Judge, Melissa Erwin, Sarah . Cooner. ADHD Gifted Characteristics. Poorly sustained attention. Often shift from one activity to another. Impulsivity, poor delay of gratification. Impaired adherence to commands to regulate or inhibit behavior in social contexts. Jon-Paul . Khoo. . “Manic depression is a frustrating mess”. . Manic Depression. , . Jimi. Hendrix. Depression. 50-80% of all depression management occurs in primary care. ?. Dr. Tisha J. Ornstein, C.Psych. Department of Psychology. Ryerson University. Overview. Why are neuropsychologists special – particular way of thinking, e.g., Phineas Gage; research approach. Discussion about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and relevance as related to Traumatic Brain injury. Steven Tam, MD, UCI Geriatrics. OBJECTIVES. Know and understand:. Incidence and morbidity of depressive disorders among older adults . Diagnostic criteria for depression and mania . Treatment options for older adults with depression or mania. Chris Bedford, Ph.D.. Licensed Psychologist. Clinic for Attention, Learning, and Memory. Who am I? What do I do?. Psychologist at the Clinic for Attention, Learning, and Memory—CALM . Work with children, adolescents, and adults with multiple concerns. Jon-Paul . Khoo. . “Manic depression is a frustrating mess”. . Manic Depression. , . Jimi. Hendrix. Depression. 50-80% of all depression management occurs in primary care. What is Asperger Syndrome?What are the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome? Asperger syndrome. It is a form of autism and is used to describe people at the higher functioning end of Syndrome?characte depressed as they do manic/hypomanic (Baldessarini etal. ). In bipolar II patients, depression may be even more dominant. As an example, one study found a 37:1 ratio of depressive to hypomanic weeks Tier 1. Bipolar disorder. Characterised by episodes of mania (elated mood) interspersed with episodes of depression (low mood).. Some older adults can present with recurrent depressive episodes followed by episode of mania.. Deric V. Ravsten, DO. Diplomate. in Psychiatry, . American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. ADHD in Adults. Stimulant medications are most beneficial treatment option . 5-10% of children affected in US (.