Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder by Anthony Imparato

What is it?

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Doctors call it a neuropsychiatric disorder.Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as 'a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development'. ADHD often causes secondary impairments in working memory, motivation and
internalization of speech.This means problems in the brain cause abnormal patterns of behavior.

3 Main Types of ADHD

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- The inattentive type accounts for about 50% of all cases
- The Hyperactive-impulsive type accounts for about 25% of all cases
- The combined type includes symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. It is the most obvious form of ADHD, and often includes disruptive and aggressive behavior. About 25% of children with ADHD have combined type.

Traits of ADHD

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Inattention
o Being easily distracted and skipping from one activity to another
o Having a hard time staying “on task” to complete schoolwork or chores
o Having trouble listening to and following directions
Hyperactivity
o Having excess energy; acting “wound up” and “always on the go”
o Fidgeting and squirming; jumping up and running about when it’s not appropriate
o Having trouble with quiet activities
Impulsivity
o Being impatient and unable to wait their turn
o Blurting out and interrupting others
o Acting before thinking

Diagnosing ADHD

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The problems must have begun before age 7
- The symptoms must be present in more than one setting, such as school and home
- The symptoms must last for at least 6 months
- The symptoms must interfere with acceptable progress in school or social adjustments
- The symptoms must be excessive for child’s age and stage of growth
- The symptoms must not be caused by other disorder

Prevalence Rate

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Approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011.
The percentage of children with an ADHD diagnosis continues to increase, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11.0% in 2011.
Rates of ADHD diagnosis increased an average of 3% per year from 1997 to 2006 and an average of approximately 5% per year from 2003 to 2011.
Boys (13.2%) were more likely than girls (5.6%) to have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.
The average age of ADHD diagnosis was 7 years of age, but children reported by their parents as having more severe ADHD were diagnosed earlier.
Prevalence of ADHD diagnosis varied substantially by state, from a low of 5.6% in Nevada to a high of 18.7% in Kentucky.

Tips for educating someone with ADHD

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Seat the student with ADHD away from windows and the door, right in front of your desk unless that would be a distraction for the student.
Give instructions one at a time and repeat as necessary.If possible, work on the most difficult material early in the day.
Use visuals: charts, pictures, color coding.Create outlines for note-taking that organize the information as you deliver it.
Create a quiet area free of distractions for test-taking and quiet study.
Reduce the number of timed tests.Test the student with ADHD in the way he or she does best, such as orally or filling in blanks; give frequent short quizzes rather than long tests.
Accept late work and give partial credit for partial work

ADHD and Substance Abuse

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It is more common for children with ADHD to start abusing alcohol during their teenage years. In one study, 14% of children ages 15-17 with ADHD had problems with alcohol abuse or dependence as adults, compared to peers without ADHD.
People with ADHD tend to be more impulsive and likely to have behavior problems, both of which can contribute to drug and alcohol abuse.

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Work Cited

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Top 10 inspirational people with ADHD

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