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Where do I find information about ADHD? Health Issue: ADD / ADHD Focus: Parents with Young children diagnosed with AD/HD draw-all-the-things.tumblr.com

Sources – brief information ADHD- Introduction What is ADHD? Fast Facts Defining ADHD Overview Sources – brief information

Introduction AD/HD What the initials stand for: What is AD/HD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) What is AD/HD? Chronic Neurobehavioral Disorder No Cure Affects millions of Children Persists into Adulthood Diagnosed as early as 4 yrs. old

Fast Facts on AD/HD 3%-7% of school age children have ADHD Parent-reported ADHD 6%- 16% depending upon region Highest rates are among children covered by Medicaid and multiracial children Boys have a higher percentage than girls Girls tend to go undiagnosed May run in families Problem with lack of attention, impulsive actions and are out of the normal range for children Issues of concern are Social interactions with peers ADHD children have 3x as many peer problems ADHD children have 10x more issues related to friendships

Defining ADHD A common childhood disorder May affect children differently Some may be hyperactive Some may have trouble being patient The childhood disorder often begins between the ages of 3 – 6 years old Three types of ADHD Inattentive Hyperactive – impulsive Combined go to go to Source: National Institute of Mental Health / What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder of ADHD? Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-easy-to-read/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-or-adhd.shtml Source: US Food and Drug Administration/For Consumers/ How do you know if Your Child has ADHD? Retrieved from: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm269188.htm

Defining ADHD May have trouble: Girls are affected differently go to ADHD is a behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging Children with ADHD can be defiant, socially awkward or aggressive May have trouble: getting organized Staying focused Making realistic plans Thinking before acting Girls are affected differently ADHD affects girls and women Girls are often overlooked Tend to be attention deficit part go to Source: American Psychological Association: Psychology Topic- ADHD For more Information go to http://www.apa.org/topics/adhd/index.aspx

Defining ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that are developmentally inconsistent with the age of the child. ADHD has many aspects and remains one of the most talked-about and controversial subjects in education. ADHD is a function of developmental failure in the brain circuitry that monitors inhibition and self-control. This loss of self-regulation impairs other important brain functions crucial for maintaining attention, including the ability to defer gratification. go to Source: U S Department of Education Research / Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a Resource for School and Home For more information go to: http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html

American Psychological Association Sources go to American Psychological Association APA web pages: The American Psychological Association (APA) is an organization of scientific and professionals representing psychology in the USA. Mission: advance the communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefic society and improve people’s lives Lot of general and specific information on ADHD in children and adults. APA: Home http://www.apa.org/index.aspx Topics: ADHD http://www.apa.org/topics/adhd/index.aspx Topic: Is it really ADHD? http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/adhd.aspx Topic: ADHD among Preschoolers http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/07-08/adhd.aspx

Centers for Disease Control Sources go to Centers for Disease Control CDC web pages: Features of this web page: The page has hot links to define terms. Many sections have extended information available Descriptions of and hot links to agencies and organizations The page has a printable fact sheet The ADHD fact page contains information on the signs, symptoms, predominant types and causes. CDC: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001 Topic: Facts about ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html

National Institute of Mental Health Sources go to National Institute of Mental Health NIMH web pages: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIMH’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research. Health Topics page has quick links to a variety of mental health information including AD/HD. A variety of information is available including detailed information on diagnosis, treatment options. Also available are ADHD fact sheet, publications, podcasts, videos, research, links to organizations, NIH and Medline Plus. NIMH: Home http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml Health Topics: ADD/ADHD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml

US Department of Education Sources go to US Department of Education Dept. of Ed. web pages: Has a section for parents and families with a variety of information on special education, early learning and ADHD Focus is on the education system and a child’s academic success. Educational evaluation Legal issues and requirements Dept of Ed: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: Identifying & Treating ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html Topic: Is it really ADHD? http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/adhd.aspx Topic: Identifying ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html#identify

US Food and Drug Administration Sources go to US Food and Drug Administration USFDA web pages: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Agency with in the Department of Health and Human Services In the consumer section of the site there is a variety of information about children’s issues including ADHD Information on medications FDA: Home http://www.fda.gov/ Topics: Children’s Health http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm047364.htm Topic: How do you know your child has ADHD? http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm269188.htm Topic: ADHD not just for kids/Stimulant medication http://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/specialfeatures/ucm289089.htm