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Griffin Bilicic and Bowen Wiess
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No real difference between the two ADD is an out of date term ADD is the inattentive subtype of ADHD
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able control behavior, or a combination of these. Must be out of the normal range for a person's age and development to be diagnosed as ADHD
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No distinct known cause Thought to be stemmed gene interactions Non-genetic factors that may contribute to ADHD: ◦ Smoking/drinking during pregnancy ◦ Exposure to lead or other toxic substances ◦ Extreme neglect, abuse, or social depravtion
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Predominantly Hyperactive: Mainly hyperactive or impulsive symptoms, few or no inattentive symptoms. Predominantly Inattentive: Mainly inattentive symptoms, few or no hyperactive symptoms (ADD). Combined: Both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms.
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Hyperactive subtype: - Fidgeting or squirming - Getting up frequently to walk around - Difficultly playing quietly - Running or climbing at inappropriate times - Excessive talking
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Inattentive Subtype: - Inability to sustain attention on tasks - Making careless mistakes - Frequent shifts from one uncompleted activity to another -Procrastination -Disorganized work habits -Forgetfulness in daily activities
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Becomes difficult to learn new things Disorganization causes misplacement of valued objects Difficulty making new friends A feeling of isolation
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60% of children who have ADHD will have the illness into adulthood 4-5% of all adults have ADHD ADHD may causes adults to lose jobs ADHD makes it very difficult to support a family
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Medications: ◦ Stimulants – The best known and most widely used treatment. ◦ Nonstimulants – Approved for treating ADHD in 2003. Fewer side effects than stimulants and can last up to 24 hours.
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Behavioral Therapy ◦ Helps child change behavior ◦ Teaches child monitor behavior ◦ Teaches child to praise himself/herself after acting a desired way ◦ Best if therapy aided by parent or teacher
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Terry Bradshaw Jim Carrey Ryan Gosling Adam Levine
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hLa5k DRCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hLa5k DRCA
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The three subtypes of ADHD are ____________, ______________, and ________________ True or False: Children with ADHD grow out of the illness and do not have it in adulthood
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http://www.addadult.com/add-education- center/famous-people-with-adhd/ http://www.addadult.com/add-education- center/famous-people-with-adhd/ http://www.myadhd.com/treatmentsforadhd. html http://www.myadhd.com/treatmentsforadhd. html http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications /attention-deficit-hyperactivity- disorder/index.shtml?utm_source=REFERENC ES_R7 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications /attention-deficit-hyperactivity- disorder/index.shtml?utm_source=REFERENC ES_R7 http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ADHD/ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ADHD/
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