1. Chapter Seven Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 2 Symptoms of ADHD (DSM-IV-R) SeveritySymptoms more frequent and severe than other children Early OnsetSymptoms must have appeared before age 7 DurationSymptoms persisted for at least 6 months

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 3 Types of ADHD (DSM-IV-R) ADHD-IAPrimarily Inattentive ADHD-HIPrimarily Hyperactive- Impulsive ADHD-CCombination of ADHD-IA and ADHD-HI

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 4 Eligibility of Children with ADHD for Services May be eligible for special education services under the category of “other health impaired”. May receive services under the legislation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 5 Characteristics of ADHD at Young children Elementary-age children Adolescents Adults Excessive gross motor activity Extreme restlessness, inattention Low self-esteem, behavior problems Job problems, social relationships

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 6 Increase in Other Health Impaired (OHI)

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 7 Table 6.3: Psychostimulant Medications

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 8 The Neurotransmitter System

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 9 Strategies for Teaching Students with ADD/ADHD Increasing attention Managing impulsivity Reducing hyperactivity

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 10 Strategies for the General Education Classroom Limit distractions Increase attention Improve organization Improve listening skills Help students manage time Provide opportunities for moving

11. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.7 - 11 Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions Asperger’s Syndrome Autism spectrum disorders Nonverbal learning disorders