Emotional & Behavioral Disorders: ADHD by

Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Disruptive Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Conduct Disorder (CD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD Characteristics

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Inattention
- Forgetfulness
- Short attention span
- Easily distracted
- Poor study skills
- Poor organizational skills
Impulsivity
- Interrupts others
- Difficulty waiting their turn/to be called on
- Takes risks/acts without thinking
Hyperactivity
- Seems to always be in motion without a specific goal
- Difficulty staying stationary
- Excessive talking
- Excessive fidgeting
- Difficulty doing quiet activities
- Loses or forgets things often
- Shifts from one task to another without completing

Did you know?

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Parents report that only about 1 in 3 children with ADHD receive behavioral classroom management.

References

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Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2024). https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adhdadd

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, September 27). Treatment of ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

DuPaul, G. J., Chronis-Tuscano, A., Danielson, M. L., & Visser, S. N. (2018). Predictors of receipt of school services in a national sample of youth with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(11), 1303–1319. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054718816169

Women often diagnosed with ADHD later in life. CHADD. (2019a, June 13). https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/women-often-diagnosed-with-adhd-later-in-life/

Women and girls. CHADD. (2023, March 3). https://chadd.org/for-adults/women-and-girls/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023a, September 27). Treatment of ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

Tariq, A. O. (n.d.). Stimulant vs. non stimulant ADHD MEDS: Key differences. Choosing Therapy. https://www.choosingtherapy.com/stimulant-vs-non-stimulant-adhd-meds/#:~:text=Stimulant%20medications%20work%20by%20increasing,their%20degradation%20in%20the%20brain.

Resources for Parents

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https://chadd.org/for-parents/parenting-teens-with-adhd/

https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-adhd/

Resources for Teachers

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https://yfrp.pitt.edu/resources/resources-educators-healthcare-professionals/adhd-resources-educators

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Teaching-and-Managing-Students-with-ADHD.pdf

Classroom Accommodations for Students with ADHD

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extra time on tests
instructions and assignments tailored to student(s)
individual positive reinforcement and feedback
using technology to assist with tasks
allowing breaks or time for student(s) to move around
changes in environment to eliminate distractions
extra time or assistance with organization

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Females & ADHD

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Many women aren't diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood. This is due to several different factors, including:

Symptoms masked in childhood due to protective influences (parental organization or guidance)
Misdiagnosis with another disorder such as depression or anxiety

In several cases, women show more difficulty with attention, while boys often have more hyperactive symptoms which are easier to identify from an outside perspective. In some cases, women seek diagnosis after their child(ren) receive an ADHD diagnosis.

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Common Treatments for ADHD

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Medication
- Stimulants
Stimulant medications work through two main mechanisms. In both ways they increase the amount of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Non-stimulants
Non-stimulant medications for ADHD include antidepressant medications and previously used antihypertensive medications. They are typically used for ADHD when patients cannot take stimulant medications or have not benefited from stimulant medications. They work to increase the neurotransmitters in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, short-term therapy model that looks at the way our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are shaped by both our own preconceived notions and our environment. The goal of CBT is to help the individual learn to recognize irrational thought patterns that lead to negative behavioral outcomes, and construct new, rational thought patterns in their place.