Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Characteristics include:
The characteristics can foster mibehaviour and also inhibit learning. Children with ADHD can be misunderstood because of the characteristics of their ADHD.
It is understoof that 3-9% of the population of the USA is affected by ADHD.
Cause of ADHD unknown but it is suspected that altered brain structure and function are part of the condition. Heredity was once thought to be significant but it was found not to be more recently.
Males more prone to ADHD, exhibiting ADD with hyperactivity. Girls are less prone to ADHD, they are more likely to have ADD without hyperactivity.
ADHD often occurs in combination with other diagnoses.
Treatments:
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is one of the treatments used for ADHD, however the use of drugs is controversial. Behaviour management techniques are seen as a alternate option. A combined use of medicinal drugs and behaviour management techniques is effective.
Characteristics include:
- short attention span
- weak impulse control
- hyperactivity
The characteristics can foster mibehaviour and also inhibit learning. Children with ADHD can be misunderstood because of the characteristics of their ADHD.
It is understoof that 3-9% of the population of the USA is affected by ADHD.
Cause of ADHD unknown but it is suspected that altered brain structure and function are part of the condition. Heredity was once thought to be significant but it was found not to be more recently.
Males more prone to ADHD, exhibiting ADD with hyperactivity. Girls are less prone to ADHD, they are more likely to have ADD without hyperactivity.
ADHD often occurs in combination with other diagnoses.
Treatments:
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is one of the treatments used for ADHD, however the use of drugs is controversial. Behaviour management techniques are seen as a alternate option. A combined use of medicinal drugs and behaviour management techniques is effective.