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Children with ADHD

Children with ADHD. By: Joanne Gomes & Olivia Harvey. Do you think the number of children who are diagnosed with ADHD has increased in the last ten years? Why?. Focus Question. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders of childhood

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Children with ADHD

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  1. Childrenwith ADHD By: Joanne Gomes & Olivia Harvey

  2. Do you think the number of children who are diagnosed with ADHD has increased in the last ten years? Why? Focus Question

  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders of childhood • The cause of ADHD are unknown but genetics and environmental factors are likely to play a role • Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity) WHAT IS ADHD

  4. Number of children 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD:  5.2 million • From 1998–2000 through 2007–2009, the prevalence of ADHD increased among children aged 5–17 years, from 6.9% to 9.0%. •  60 percent of all children with ADHD are receiving medication for treating the disorder (Ritalin mostly prescribed) STATISTICS

  5. Inattention • Fails to give close attention to details • Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions • Often has trouble organizing activities • Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort • Often loses things needed for tasks and activities • Is often easily distracted • Is often forgetful in daily activities DSM-IV CRITERIA

  6. Hyperactivity • Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat • Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected • Runs about or runs excessively • Often has trouble playing or doing leisure activities quietly • Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor" • Often talks excessively • Impulsivity • Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished • Often has trouble waiting one's turn • Often interrupts or intrudes on others DSM-IV CRITERIA

  7. Will power • Inadequate parenting • Lack of motivation • Lack of intelligence • Laziness ADHD IS NOT A PROBLEM OF…

  8. Planning • Organizing • Starting and stopping activity • Managing behavior • Persisting on tasks • Problem solving • Working memory PROBLEMS WITH…

  9. Preferential seating • Shorter assignments • Closer supervision • Clearer instructions • Help getting assignments started • Closer supervision of homework • Daily report card/ progress report • Allow time for movement • Environment with fewer distractions during tests • Frequent communication with parents CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTS

  10. Schools can provide special education or accommodations to students with ADHD who qualify for programs • Students with ADHD are protected under three laws that serve disabled individuals: • IDEA—Individuals with Disabilities in Education • Section 504 of the Civil Rights Act • ADA—Americans with Disabilities Act EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS

  11. Activity Get into groups of four  Work with someone you have never worked with before!

  12. Medicine is the only way to help children with ADHD? If not, what are some other ways? Do YOU believe?

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