ADD/ADHDGriffin Bilicic and Bowen Wiess

No real difference between the two

ADD is an out of date term

ADD is the inattentive subtype of ADHD

ADD vs. ADHD

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

What is ADHD?

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

What Causes ADHD?

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.

Subtypes of ADHD

Hyperactive subtype: - Fidgeting or squirming- Getting up frequently to walk around- Difficultly playing quietly - Running or climbing at inappropriate times- Excessive talking

Symptoms of ADHD Subtypes

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

Symptoms of ADHD Subtypes

Becomes difficult to learn new things

Disorganization causes misplacement of valued objects

Difficulty making new friends

A feeling of isolation

Daily Life

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

ADHD into Adulthood

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.

Treatment

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

Treatment

Terry Bradshaw

Jim Carrey

Ryan Gosling

Adam Levine

Famous People with ADHD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hLa5kDRCA

Case Study

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

Test Questions

http://www.addadult.com/add-education-center/famous-people-with-adhd/

http://www.myadhd.com/treatmentsforadhd.html

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml?utm_source=REFERENCES_R7

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ADHD/

Works Cited