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ADD is an out of date term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/
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