Transcript ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ADHD: Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is the general term which is divided into 3
subtypes
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ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive Type
ADHD-Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
ADHD-Combined Type
Identification
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A medical examination
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A clinical interview
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Teacher and parent ratings
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Behavioral observations
Prevalence
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3 to 7% of the school-age population have
ADHD
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Occurs more frequently in boys than girls
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Is ADHD a U.S. phenomenon?
Causes
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Neurological abnormalities
Pre-frontal lobes, frontal lobes and the
basal ganglia
Pregnancy complications
Hereditary factors
• Family Studies
• Twin Studies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vHpK10WtnM
Strategies Post Diagnosis
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Medication
◦ Stimulants
◦ Nonstimulants
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Behavioral Intervention Strategies
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Create a routine
Avoid distractions
Limit choices
Change interactions with your child
Use goals and rewards
Discipline effectively
Focus on a specific talent or hobby
Medication
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Pros
◦ Reduction of behavioral symptoms
◦ No physical addiction
◦ In taking the prescribed dosage, medication is
safe
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Cons
◦ Long-term effects are unknown
◦ Psychological dependency
◦ Mild side effects
Classroom Setup
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The classroom is well structured.
Classroom rules should be clearly defined
and posted throughout the room
Rows provide the best form of seating as
group seating can increase the amount of
distractions
Students should be seated close to the
teacher and away from other “problem”
children and distractions
Classroom Structure
Place a copy of the daily and weekly
schedule on the student’s desk or folder
 ORGANIZATION
 Make sure that directions are always clear
and concise
 Partner or group work
 Peer tutoring
 Know your student
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How to make students feel
important in the classroom
PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE
 Give students with ADHD ample
opportunities to be classroom helper
 Give the student feedback on his work
and behavior throughout the day
 Make sure you are giving the student
enough personal attention during lessons
and activities
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Accommodations
Give student extra time and directions to
complete assignments
 Allow the student to wear sound-blocking
headphones during work
 Allow breaks during lengthy lessons
 Provide alternative areas for
reading/homework time such as a three
walled cubicle
 Find time to release energy during lengthy
lesson
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Parent interaction
Open communication
 Give parents the weekly assignments and
lessons.
 Traveling notebook
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Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatme
nt.html
 http://www.adhdquestionsandanswers.co
m/ADHD_Facts_and_Myths.html
 Exceptional Leaners
 http://www.azpirc.com/Downloads/Educat
ors/StrategiesForWorkingWith%20ADH
DStudents.pdf
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