Ab Psych - ADHD

ADHD Gender Ratio

More prevalent in boys
ADHD Onset
- Present by age 4
- Referalls peak around 8-10
School age prevalence of ADHD

3-5%
Most common symptom in young children, adolescents?

Overactivity (younger), Impulsiveness (Older)
Risk factors of ADHD
- Poorer employment
- Drug Abuse
- Motor Accidents
Features concurrent with ADHD
- Academic underachievement
- Oppositionl/Defiant behaviour
- Emotional issues
- Peer Difficulties - Fighting
- Clumsiness
- Trouble Sleeping
- Excretion
Requisites for ADHD
- Apparent at home and school
- Not environmentally caused
- Can occur without hyperactivity
ADHD Assessment Methods
- Direct: Classroom observation, performance testing
- Indirect: Attention scales, Questionairres
Direct Performance tests (ADHD)
- Continuous Performance Test
- Children's Checking Test
- Both have high false negative rates
Genetic factors influencing ADHD
- 30-50% Heritability
- 50-100% Monozygotic twins
- Increased risk with ADHD, nongenetic parent
Neurological causes/basis of ADH
- Underactive prefrontal and limbic system
- Reduced left anterior lobe metabolism
- Smaller right prefrontal lobe
- Weak associations with birth complications and injury
ADHD Psychological Treatment
- Goal Setting and Reinforcement
- Parental Counselling
- Education management
Biological Treatments of ADHD
- Stimulants
- Improved compliance and negative behaviours
- Not long term
- Does not improve academic performance

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Ab Psych - ADHD

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Updated

2016-12-12T05:34:56Z

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