PPT-Overdiagnosis and Overprescribing ADHD

Diagnosed and treated with medication Diagnosed but should seek other alternatives ADHD does not actually exist Photo credit Corbis 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. It not only bedevils children but also affects their siblings and parents It can be treated but not cured A key question for parents is how to treat their children ADHDalso called hyperactivity or attentiondeficit disorderhas been diagnosed in milli STEPHANIE JOYNER RD (SA). CONSULTING DIETICIAN. Diet is unlikely to cure/manage ADHD alone but can . definitely. contribute . significantly. WHY NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S DIET?. 3. rd. fattest country in the world. Diagnosis, Characteristics, and Service Delivery. Diagnosing 2E. ADHD and Giftedness together occur in about 2-7% of the total special education population. Increased risk for misdiagnosis due to difficulty remaining focused during transitions, staying organized, and sustaining attention during less-motivating activities. Learning Objectives. Present evidence-based information about ADHD to patients and their families (Section 1) . Assess special populations for ADHD: preschoolers, adolescents, parents, complicated children (Section 2). Executive Functioning: Theory and Implications for Management. Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry. Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston, SC. ©. Copyright by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., 2012. Chad Ellis, LSW, MSW Student, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Purpose / Significance . Methodology. . Key Findings. Implications / Discussion. References will be provided upon request.. . Information . ?. 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.).. Parenting, Early Experiences, and . the ADHD . Child. inconsistent . discipline . (. particularly maternal discipline) . poor supervision. low . paternal . involvement . punitive discipline methods. Common Symptoms, Differential Diagnoses, and Treatment Options. Dr. . Rachel Andaloro. Metrowest. . Neuropsychology . ASHPAC . meeting 3/17. ADHD . One of the most common childhood . disorders. Marya. . Puttkammer. SPED 445. Identifying ADHD. ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Teachers should monitor their students at all times. Students with ADHD in high school may “develop low-self esteem, frustration, academic underachievement, even failure, and social isolation” if it goes unrecognized and untreated. ADHD can be recognized in students if they are not focusing, turns in messy work that was probably rushed or incomplete work or work with many errors, blurts out answers before question is completed, assignments may be misplaced most of the time (resource 1).. . TOP TIPS. email the section editor. detail. your name and rank. idea . proposed section . what qualifies you (and any co-authors) to write this article. how you can be contacted. if time sensitive a deadline. Learning Outcomes. Identify the benefits of mindfulness for students . Use mindfulness when studying to improve your ability to initiate a task, concentrate on the task, and then complete the task. Demonstrate the importance of goal setting and reflection in order to attain your goals . ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is . a broad term, and the condition can vary from person to person. . It is . generally understood to . describe students who have . trouble . Dr Joe Bathelt. Lecturer, Department of Psychology. characterised by:. inattention. hyperactivity/impulsivity. prevalence: 2.2%. first signs at around ~4 years. A tale of two disorders: ADHD. 3. A tale of two disorders: ASD.