ADHD

ADHD

o Combined
o Inattentive
o Hyperactive-impulsive

12

7

boys

- 5-6 symptoms must be present, in multiple contexts, and show impact on function

- Specific underlying cause unknown
- Combination of genetic and environmental factors
- Dopamine
- Brain abnormalities

children: 7-11%
adult: 3-5%

o Fails to give close attention to detail, difficulty sustaining attention
o Does not appear to listen when spoken to
o Difficulty following through with instructions
o Poor organization skills
o Avoids sustained mental effort
o Loses necessary items
o Often easily distracted
o Often forgetful in daily activity

o Fidgets with hands, feet, body
o Moves around when expected to be sitting
o Runs about or feels restless
o Difficulty in quiet leisure activities
o Often “on the go” or uncomfortable being still
o Talks excessively
o Blurts out answers before questions completed
o Difficulty waiting or taking turns

no single test is available for diagnosis
pediatricain often refers to specialist

o Autism
o Sensory processing
o Giftedness
o Learning disability
o Mental health conditions
 Anxiety, depression, ODD, OCD, bipolar

lifelong disorder but clincal presentation changes overtime

30-50

o High dropout rate (23-40%)
o Lower GPA

stimulants and nonstimulants

o CBT
o Mindfulness
o coaching

- All areas of occupation can be impacted
- Executive functioning skills
- Sleep

School, outpatient, everywhere

safety