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ADHD
ADD/ADHD AND THE GIFTED STUDENT
Slide2Attention deficit (hyperactivity) Disorder
Slide3These twice exceptional students may have LAYERS of abilities and disabilities that can hide behind each other, deceiving the most discerning observer.
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Hyperactivivity
2
Impulsivity
3
Inattentiveness
Just what is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
There are three primary characteristics of the ADHD student
Slide5Hyperactivity
Slide6Impulsivity
Slide7Inattentiveness
Easily Distracted
Does Not Listen
Difficulty Following Directions
Does Not Complete Tasks
Problems with Organization
Slide8ADHD OR NOT --
How can I tell?ADHD/ADD
Signs & symptoms appear by age 7
Symptoms present at home, school, and play
Symptoms cause underachievement at school
Mistaken Identity
Symptoms occur only in certain situations
Medical conditions, stress, or psychological disorders Often confused with learning disability
Slide9Children with ADD/ADHD
may be…
Inattentive, but not hyperactive or impulsive
Hyperactive and impulsive, but able to pay attention
Hyperactive, Inattentive, and Impulsive
(most common)
Slide10According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) . . .
Approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHDThe percentage of children with an ADHD diagnosis continues to increase
Boys (13.2%)
are more
likely than girls (5.6%) to
ever be
diagnosed with ADHD.
The average age of ADHD diagnosis was 7 years of age, but children reported by their parents as having more severe ADHD were diagnosed earlier.
Slide11MYTHS ABOUT ADD/ADHD
Myth #1
:
All kids with
ADD/ADHD are hyperactive.
Fact:
Some children with ADD/ADHD are hyperactive, but many others with attention problems are not. Children with ADD/ADHD who are inattentive, but not overly active, may appear to be spacey and unmotivated.Myth #2:
Kids with ADD/ADHD can never pay attention. Fact: Children with ADD/ADHD are often able to concentrate on activities they enjoy. But no matter how hard they try, they have trouble maintaining focus when the task at hand is boring or
repetitive.
Myth
#3:
Kids with ADD/ADHD could behave better if they wanted to
.
Fact
:
Children with ADD/ADHD may do their best to be good, but still be unable to sit still, stay quiet,
or pay attention. They may appear
disobedient, but that doesn’t mean
they’re acting out on purpose.
Myth #4:
Kids will eventually grow out of ADD/ADHD.
Fact:
ADD/ADHD often continues into adulthood, so don’t wait for your child to outgrow the problem. Treatment can help your child learn to manage and minimize the symptoms
.
Myth #5:
Medication is the
only
treatment
option for ADD/ADHD
Fact:
Medication is often prescribed for attention deficit disorder, but it might not be the best option for your child. Effective treatment for ADD/ADHD also includes education, behavior therapy, support at home and school, exercise, and proper nutrition.
Slide12Children with ADD or ADHD:
-are often extremely
creative and imaginative
-are frequently great problem-solvers
-can be very observant and discerning
-may consider options and be very flexible /spontaneous
-are enthusiastic and interested in lots of things
-have lively personalities with energy and drive
-may be gifted intellectually or artistically
AND THE GOOD NEWS IS . . .
Slide13Trying to help is sometimes like --
Trying to fit a round peg. . .
. . .
into a
square
hole !
leading to many frustrations on the part of teachers, parents, and students
Slide14HELP IS POSSIBLE
!
#1: DON’T WAIT! GET PROFESSIONAL HELP. THE SOONER THE CHILD IS DIAGNOSED, THE SOONER TREATMENT CAN BEGIN!
#2: TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE THERAPY, DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN, AND MODIFYING HOME AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS TO MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS.
#3: PARENTS, TEACHERS, DOCTOR, AND THERAPISTS ALL WORK TOGETHER TO DESIGN A TREAT MENT PLAN THAT MEETS THE CHILD’S SPECIFIC NEEDS.
Slide15BEHAVIOR
THERAPY
TREATMENT TAKES DIFFERENT SHAPES . . .
PARENT
EDUCATION
SOCIAL SUPPORT
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
MEDICATION
STRATEGIES
Slide16. . . BUT WITH EVERYONE WORKING TOGETHER, ALL THESE PARTS
CAN MAKE A WHOLE!
SUCCESS
Slide17REFERENCES
Barkley, R.A., (1989). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In E. Marsh & R.A. Barkley (eds.). Treatment of childhood disorders. NY: Guilford Press.
Baum, S.,
Renzulli
, J. S., & Hebert, T. P. (1995).
The prism metaphor: A new paradigm for reversing underachievement
(CRS95310). Storrs, CT: University of Connecticut, The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented.
Jordan, D. R. (1992). Attention deficit disorder (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.