Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 

(ADHD)

by : Rahmy Aulia Ibrahim

 Definition Of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health

disorder. ADHD, commonly referred to as attention deficit and
hyperactivity disorder, causes sufferers to have difficulty focusing, become
overactive (hyperactive) and tend to act hastily without thinking
(impulsively)

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 SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT
HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

ADHD symptoms are generally seen from an early

age in the age range of 6-12 years. However, it is
not limited to age, ADHD can also appear in adults
(adult ADHD). However, adults with ADHD rarely
show hyperactive behavior
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Symptoms
Symptoms of inability to focus attention:
• Difficult to focus on tasks or games being performed
• As if not paying attention to the person talking to him
• Cannot focus on details

Symptoms of hyperactive and impulsive behavior are characterized by:

• Playing or tapping your fingers, and moving around while sitting
• Difficulty being silent for long periods
• Talking too much

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 HOW TO TREAT ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER
ADHD cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Treatment for this condition is generally done with a
combination of psychotherapy and drug administration. In adults treatment includes medication,
education, skills training, and psychological counseling.
⋆ Some types of psychotherapy that can be given are as follows
1. Psychoeducation:
During psychoeducation, patients will gain knowledge about ADHD and its effects. This can help the
patient cope with the possible repercussions and live a normal life with the condition.
2. Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy usually consists of behavior management, which uses a reward and punishment
system to encourage children to control behavior. For example, suppose you want to train yourself to be
able to sit at the dining table calmly. So when successful in carrying out the requested activity, the child
will get a prize. Conversely, when they fail, children will get punishment
3. Social Skills Training
Social skills training involves the patient taking part in role play situations. This training aims to teach
how to behave in certain social situations and provide an understanding of the impact on others.
4. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive behavior therapy or cognitive based therapy (CBT) is speech therapy that can help patients
manage problems by changing how they think and behave. 5
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