https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r Made with perfection en-us 2017-11-17 13:29:59 UTC 2026-02-06 23:58:23 UTC hello@padlet.com ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/208089825 ADHD is a mental disorder that makes keeping attentive and controlling impulsive behaviors difficult
*NIMH.NIH.GOV]]> 2017-11-17 13:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/208089825 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/209086406 -Predominatly Inattentive
-Hyper-Active Impulses
-Easily Distracted
-Difficulty Following Directions
-Interrupt Others
-Difficulty Staying On Task
*Mayo Clinic

]]> 2017-11-21 13:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/209086406 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/209089670 ADHD/ADD could affect anyone due to being mainly a genetic disorder. It affects mostly children from ages 4-17. About 11% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD and about 4% of adults. 
*HealthLine.com]]> 2017-11-21 14:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/209089670 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210875231 -The prevalence of ADHD is about 5.29% of the population worldwide
-In just children and adolescents, about 7.1%
-In adults, about 3.4% of the world population.
-About 15.5% of school children enrolled in school from grades 1-5 will have ADHD/ADD.
*adhd-institute.com]]> 2017-11-28 13:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210875231 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210881671 -The cost of ADHD in the United States is between $2.52 billion and $5.74 billion a year.
-Children diagnosed with ADHD need evaluation regularly, treatment and many doctor visits to monitor the condition.
*chadd.org]]> 2017-11-28 13:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210881671 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210885975 -There is no known cure for ADHD/ADD
-Medications and occupational therapy are the most popular for treating someone with ADD/ADHD
-Speech and physical therapy, school counseling, psychotherapy, behavior interventions, and educational training could also help treat ADHD/ADD
*Webmd.com]]> 2017-11-28 13:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/210885975 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211465434 -Medication is the most effective and widely used by doctors in treating ADHD.
-Taking medication for the disorder can vary, depending on how quick the drug metabolizes in your body will determine the dosage that is right for you.
-4 out of 5 children that take medication enjoy significant reductions in hyperactivity.
-Doctors use trial and error to find a right dosage that works for you. Too little of the medication will result in minimum results. Too much medication could result in amplifying symptoms of ADHD.
*additudemag.com]]> 2017-11-29 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211465434 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211472342 -30% of children and 25-40% of adults with ADHD have a co-existing anxiety disorder
-Experts claim that 70% of those with ADHD will be treated for depression at some point.
-2 out of 3 individuals with ADHD have sleeping problems.
-Boys are nearly 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
-About 35% of teens with ADHD will drop out of high school
*additudemag.com

]]> 2017-11-29 16:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211472342 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211477471 -All children with ADHD are hyperactive- WRONG! There are three types of ADHD, in which ADD is a form of ADHD which is predominately inattentive type. This usually doesn't have much of an impact on activity level.
-Kids with ADHD will grow out of it-- WRONG! ADHD is a life-long condition. Although, symptoms may change as you get older due to finding ways of coping.
*Understood.org]]> 2017-11-29 16:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211477471 ccarli13 https://padlet.com/ccarli13/v675aqv0zr7r/wish/211490842 -Inattentive
-Loss of focus
-Difficult keeping good relationships
-Problems in school
-Decreased motivation
-Urge to skip school or work
-Daydreaming
-Sleeping problems
-Constant fidgeting
-Eating problems
-Bad memory
*healthline.com


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