ADHD
By: Bailey Rainforth
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. Children affected with ADHD display increased motor activity, impulsiveness, and inattention. The signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD typically appear before the age of seven.
Disgnosis of ADHD
-ADHD is confirmed when six or more of the following symptom have been persisted for at least 6 months and are present to a degree that hinders the child's development.
Inattention Group:
-Difficulty paying attention to details or makes careless mistakes
-Difficulty sustaining attention
-Fails to finish schoolwork, chores, and duties, or does not follow instructions
-Difficulty organizing work
-Problems engaging in tasks that require sustained mental effort such as homework
-Frequently loses things such as pencils, books, and assignments
-Forgetful in routine activities
Hyperactivity-Impulsivity Group:
-Fidgety
-Problem remaining seated
-Running about or restless
-Inability to play quietly
-Often "on the go"
-Talks excessively
-Blurts out answers
-Difficulty waiting turns
-Interrupts or intrudes
Causes of ADHD
-Genetic Factors
-Developmental Factors
-Neurological Factors
-Neurotransmitter Factors
-Molecular Genetic Factors