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-ittfr I II \ I II) 401 Mention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Discussion on Children, Adolescents and Adults with AD/HD and Parents of Children and with AD/HD 1 EFTA01222836  Purpose • This discussion will provide broad educational information for individuals and families who are dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD across the lifespan 2 EFTA01222837  3 EFTA01222838 MYTH: AD/HD is Over-Diagnosed WW1 • Wag V•• n., t• • oonncn poruc•on on cur aunty ha "ad,* • vairawaread PM on.. • FACT - 3.5 million thillhal • Inol•A n. flora nut +. irmn•nas Nast etre MI cel,10% Cl Overed fliltelia 10i ADA ID. Ind Mb' WOW. • Mal sivniAntt. An mta•sv ixa Ihmen alld [Mall farKsoi..11nan.Ananarm lanical. ascent • Fitcr ▪ 7.4.• natka . wwo. L•024 SW./ sone. an: t•enett it. Abr. Mama annuve, Sung. A ;Imre out.. r•portol by b• a tank el Anflin nrceiw arttlalt 1010•1100 04 MI 030•00, lifttap • Etter. Only 203'. Illininny 00040S. children with ADA ID air a - diasnowil SSW 0J•14 ROWE 1f99 It 10344043/.. Ilusleg A Biers nnop.nawailini lo.nntlbmed2oeI NY SOC So NS 1.1.11.17.7444 4 EFTA01222839  5 EFTA01222840  Jo Characteristics of AD/HD • A 'inutile dimwit,' • Clianwiciml by a pt ul p:mrul d nunenticni. 'owl:wino% n. fln inipubivity • Nlaiked behaviors dui %ispiilinunly intpaix age•appononaie ftUIC11421311kG of indiNidual in ai least ion areas of bk. Nude as honw. uwial school or unck • euri k& MOWS ar 00,110 es a Oronec 0~ warknon 17/ a Praaaal ~am y reaentan. kaatarst., 4 .01 apulalay Tal Sialltraftly ow,u, aaaamoonxonalconoa al V» 1,Chal.al in ~at aCadarrae and OCCuparlOnal Malnaalla0 ~mar:anonTan Oda 0,41TA nag aid, a, «nod tre0$14 ItExMvpnOatn. 6 EFTA01222841  Characteristics of AD/HD (coned) • Evident for at least six months, some symptoms must be present before age seven • Symptoms lead to significant impairment in social, academic or occupational areas • Symptoms are not exclusively due to other mental disorders 7 EFTA01222842  Executive Functioning (wean nalh *OHO le" IC'. Ies eon *soca, Eat.. koPtoinj rvps tv•V The impaired executive hmetioniryg 'br•nl CCP' .1 truv.Orr,Pn D.. ve..taa...1.vgli.”0, skills in individuals with AD/HD are rutbiennbakendM1 traranid mazes afd limpn• t<iniho kr(U.snwsye related to abnormal dopamine levels n,rtve • Eau.. irsainp won ad. in the frond lobe ci the bran 4•S M1 bran nneiro &Khan a .tep•karp ovoid. n Anne pals. !SINN* %Meng MOS sang namai Newt b mesa ut nuns 8 EFTA01222843  Executive Functioning: Practical Implications on Performance at Home and School • Getting started • Remembering important information such as chores and assignment • Memorizing multiplication tables or other fact • Writing essays • Remembering what has been read (reading comprehension) Controlling emotions Analyzing and problem solving Planning for the future •Information from Chris Zeigler Dandy 9 EFTA01222844  Impairment & AD/HD I rep trata v.• an••.. Taro u•.nly 3.on to. •inpions . 7 di sworn,' To what degree do the ADJHD characteristics Impair one's daily functions in life? Mild Moderate Severe There is a high degree of variability in the symptoms. Not all individuals with AD/HD lool'alam 10 EFTA01222845  Factors to Think About! Occasionally, we all exhibit AD/HD symptoms; however, AD/HD is governed by the rule and not the exception AD/HD is a performance deficit, not an intelligence deficit Major performance or "output' issues can be a problem Individuals often have a 2-4 year developmental lag in age-appropriate skills and emotional development Often, there are stigma issues with diagnosis II AD/HD can frequently be a hidden disorder Notes:Performance issues can include:Variability in schoolworkForgetfulness & disorganizationAD/HD is a hidden disorder-these children look normal and the adults in their lives expect them to act normalTwo- thirds of children with AD/HD have at least one co-existing condition 11 EFTA01222846  12 EFTA01222847