By Anthony Anguiano Period 3 Disorders Diagnosed Early in Life: By Anthony Anguiano Period 3

How to Diagnose Tests and Surveys Children’s Apperception Test The Bender- Gestalt Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) Lincoln- Ozeretsky Test

ADHD A problems with attentiveness (focusing), hyperactivity (not staying still), and impulsivity or even at times a combination of either of the three.

Associated Features Inattentiveness Hyperactivity Impulsivity

Associated Features Lack of attention (Inattentiveness) Examples include things such as: Difficulty listening to tasks Being easily distracted Forgetfulness, but can sustain complex issues.

Associated Features Hyperactivity Examples include things such as: Fidgeting Difficulty staying quiet Cannot stay in their seat in class

Associated Features Impulsivity Examples include things such as: Blurts out answers Difficulty taking turns Interrupts or intrudes in on others

Etiology The origins: Not clear what causes this deficit. Mainly develops throughout the growth of the brain. At times contains a genetic component

Prevalence 3-7% of children have ADHD 2-4% of Adults have ADHD A Gallop survey was once used to determine who had this deficit and it was concluded that 10% from ages 13 – 17 had ADHD. The disorder is most commonly found in males than in females. Although there is a non-hyperactive form of ADHD females seem to be more common.

Treatment Operant conditioning can decrease the unwanted impulses and actions of the person. Medication (psycho stimulants) Adderall Focalin Stratter “atomoxetine” ( non-stimulant) 80% of adolescents. 50% or more of adults.

Prognosis May lead to: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Failure in school Problems keeping a job Trouble with the law

Skeptics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFc67ZiZ2M 0 Some believe that it is just a gender issue, this is due to mainly found in boys. Others believe that the disorder is made up and that is a false. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFc67ZiZ2M 0

Over all Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irTf3CVt1tk

Discussion question Do you think ADHD should be considered as a disorder? Why or Why not?

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