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Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorders (ADHD) : Prepare By: Jumana Almomani
Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorders (ADHD) : Prepare By: Jumana Almomani
disorders (ADHD)
Identify of ADHD.
Identify for medications that are use to managed for ADHD exactly.
Outlines:
General Introduction.
Introduction of ADHD.
Biological implications.
Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5.
Pharmacological interventions (Medications).
Introduction
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Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5.
a. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or
misses details, work is inaccurate).
c. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (e.g., mind
seems elsewhere, even in the absence of any obvious distraction).
Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-
5.does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork,
d. Often
chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is
easily sidetracked).
e. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (e.g., difficulty managing
sequential tasks; difficulty keeping materials and belongings in order; messy,
disorganized work; has poor time management; fails to meet deadlines).
g. Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed (e.g., completes
people’s sentences; cannot wait for turn in conversation).
h. Often has difficulty waiting his or her turn (e.g., while waiting in line).
D. There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of,
social, academic, or occupational functioning.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Indicators
Inattention
Only give one direction at a time and only when in
direct proximity with the child
Develop self-talk messages (“Get back on track!”)
Hyperactivity
Provide structured physical activity
Provide transition cues
Cue to use calming techniques
Soup breathing (inhale 3 seconds/exhale 6 seconds)
Tactile objects (touch a soft object)
Centering (brings knees to chest)
ADHD: Interventions II
Impulsive
Create think and do plans (think aloud)
Organization
Use color, pictures and apps for routines
Say, “You’re off track! What do you need to be doing?”
Get dressed
Eat breakfast