PPT-ADHD and Mindfulness Presented by: Shawn Aminirad

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 . 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. 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. 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.. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Nevada Bar No. 6730 shawn@manganolaw.com SHAWN A. MANGANO, LTD. 9960 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 170 Las Vegas, Nevada 891 Problem: from the airport to my classroom. 30 students, a few from the UK, the rest comes from all over the world. Signs of distress: no concentration, asking the same questions repeatedly, sitting in the room with their coats and hat on, not really present. Amar Mandavia, B.S. .. Akihiko . Masuda, Ph.D.. Erin Tully, Ph.D.. Georgia State University. Presentation Summary . Background and basis of study. Methods. Results. Discussion . Future Directions . Questions. Being present in every moment to have awareness of our thoughts, feelings, body, and outside environment. Acceptance. Paying attention on purpose. Non-judgmental. Mindfulness improves:. Well being. Physical health. 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. Charlotte Johnston. Presenter Disclosure:. Research funded by CIHR.  . 2005 . MOP 77531. 2010 . MOP 106586. Research funded by SSHRC. 2006 . 401-2006-0120. 2010 . 410-10-0433. Thanks to:. Parenting lab students & assistants. Kara . Lybarger. -Monson. Moorpark College, English Professor. klybargermonson@vcccd.edu. Multicultural Day 2018. Background. ADHD and ASD are neurological disorders. Research shows that the disorders have 50% genetic and 50% environmental causes. 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. By Brandon Glazebrook. Experiences . The goal of mindfulness is to increase awareness of one’s thoughts, . feelings, and bodily sensations while working to be free from distraction and... Scottish ADHD Coalition Analysis . March 2018. www.scottishadhdcoalition.org. Prescribing data was obtained through a data request to ISD Scotland to add more detail by age and Health Board, based on their publication .