PPT-Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder:

Drug Treatment verse Behavioral Treatment and Over diagnosed in Children Brittany Brown Desiree Santiago and Wendy Stephens Our Stance Attention DeficitHyperactive Disorder is being over diagnosed and improperly treated Drug Therapy is a good form of treatment for the short term while Behavioral Therapy is better for long term treatment . Presented by Keith Radley. University of Utah. Department of Educational Psychology. School Psychology Program. US Office of Education 84.325K. H325K080308. ADHD in the DSM-IV TR. ADHD has three subtypes: Predominately Inattentive Type, Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, and Combined Type. ADHD. Kerry Shelton. CEP 841. July 30,2011. Why should we be concerned about ADHD. ?. . Approximately 2 million children across the United States suffer from ADHD.. In a classroom of average size (25-30 children) there is likely to be one child who has ADHD.. ?. Presentation by: Emily Peppers and Kathryn Olmstead . . ADD/ADHD. What is ADD/ADHD?. ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder makes it difficult for people to function properly within the world. It is difficult for people to inhibit spontaneous responses (speech, movement, attentiveness, etc.).. Table 1 Maximum Recommended Adult Dosages for ADHD Medication DRUGMAXIMUM DAILY DOSE STIMULANTS Amphetamine salts (mixed)* Adderall Craig Wiener . Ed.D. .. Assistant Professor. : University of Massachusetts Medical School, . Department of Family Medicine and Community Health . Clinical Director. : Family Health Center of Worcester. Elizabeth McMullen. Questions…. 1. At what age do children show signs of having ADD/ADHD?. 2. What are the short and long term effects of having ADD/ADHD?. 3. Why do children with ADD/ADHD have more issues with social interactions?. Kelley Keenan. The University of Pittsburgh. Applied Developmental Psychology. Objectives. Participants of this seminar will be able to:. Define what ADHD is and is not. Identify the symptoms of ADHD and how they affect students’ everyday lives and learning. What is ADHD/ADD?. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood.. Symptoms include . difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. &. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Juvenile Delinquency. Three types .  . Inattentive-disorganized . (. 314.00. ) .  . Hyperactive-impulsive. Common Symptoms, Differential Diagnoses, and Treatment Options. Dr. . Rachel Andaloro. Metrowest. . Neuropsychology . ASHPAC . meeting 3/17. ADHD . One of the most common childhood . disorders. Attention deficit (hyperactivity) Disorder. These twice exceptional students may have LAYERS of abilities and disabilities that can hide behind each other, deceiving the most discerning observer. . 1. 24I which accounted (DSM-II) in In 1987, when DSM-IV (1994) omitted the list of In- One 26I We identified four con- we had access to archived upheld the three Yet, all young children are active, 28I Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Defined as. : a disorder of chronic and impairing behavioral patterns that results in abnormal levels of inattention, hyperactivity, or their combination. Jumoke Ojo, CT3 Psychiatry. RCH. Presentation. GP has referred Ms Phaedra Parks to speak to you about her 8 year old son Aiden. Aiden has been having difficulties in school and Phaedra is concerned.  .