Transcript Children with ADD or ADHD

ADHD
ADD/ADHD
AND THE GIFTED
STUDENT
is
it?
Who
can
have
it?
ADHD/ADD
What
ADHD/ADD
ADHD/ADD
Attention deficit
(hyperactivity)
Disorder
How can
they
achieve
their
potential
?
These 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
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 Inattentiveness
Just what is
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder?
There are three
primary
characteristics of
the ADHD
student
Difficulty
Staying
Seated
Hyperactivity
Constant
Movement
Excessive
Talking
Fidgeting
Bouncing,
Jumping
Difficulty
waiting for
turns
Interrupting
conversations
or activities
Blurting out
answers
Acting
recklessly
Not
considering
consequence
Impulsivity
Inattentiveness
Easily
Distracted
Difficulty
Following
Directions
Does Not Listen
Does Not
Complete
Tasks
Problems with
Organization
ADHD 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
Inattentive, but not
hyperactive or
impulsive
Hyperactive and
impulsive, but able to
pay attention
Hyperactive,
Inattentive, and
Impulsive
(most common)
According to the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) . . .
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Approximately 11%
of children 4-17 years
of age (6.4 million)
have been
diagnosed with
ADHD
The percentage of
children with an
ADHD diagnosis
continues to
increase
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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.
MYTHS ABOUT ADD/ADHD
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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.
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Myth #3: Kids with ADD/ADHD
could behave better if they
wanted to.
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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.
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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.
AND THE
GOOD NEWS
IS . . .
Children 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
Trying 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
#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.
HELP IS POSSIBLE!
#1: DON’T WAIT! GET PROFESSIONAL
HELP. THE SOONER THE CHILD IS
DIAGNOSED, THE SOONER
TREATMENT CAN BEGIN!
TREATMENT TAKES DIFFERENT SHAPES
...
BEHAVIOR
THERAPY
PARENT
EDUCATION
SPECIALIZED
TRAINING
MEDICATION
SOCIAL
SUPPORT
STRATEGIES
. . . BUT WITH EVERYONE WORKING
TOGETHER, ALL THESE PARTS
CAN MAKE
A WHOLE!
SUCCESS
REFERENCES
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
Jordan, D. R. (1992). Attention deficit disorder (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
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