ATTENTION

DEFICIT
HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER
Shelby Fisher
Northeastern Junior College EDU 221
CAUSE
Genes or Environmental
ADHD, WHAT IS IT?
"ADHD is a chronic condition
marked by persistent
inattention, hyperactivity,
and sometimes impulsivity.
ADHD begins in childhood
and often lasts into
adulthood. As many as 2 out
of every 3 children with
ADHD continue to have
symptoms as adults." - Web
MD
SYMPTOMS - INATTENTION
easily distracted
hard time listening
Lack of organizing
takes time to finish a task
daydream
SYMPTOMS IMPULSIVE
Very impatient
will blurt out or interrupt
cannot wait their turn
SYMPTOMS - HYPERACTIVITY
Fidget
talk nonstop
dash around
trouble doing quiet tasks
 DIAGNOSTICS - CHILD
Ages 3 to 6
Other illnesses that tie in with ADHD
Parents notice a loss in interest or "out
of control"
No direct test is done rather a
questionnaire
Rule out other problems that might show
signs of ADHD
Ear infections, sight impaired, hearing
impaired, anxiety or depression, ect. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/play2.html
DIAGNOSTIC
S - ADULT
Not common

Not as severe

Can be self controlled

TREATMENT

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/play2.html

https://www.dealwithautism.com/adhd-medication-for-children/
 TREATMENT

Stimulants
Side effects include
sleep, loss of appetite
and personality change
Education and Training

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Adderall_vs_Ritalin
WHAT ADHD FEELS LIKE By BuzzFeed Video Staff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL483G4xKu0&list=RDVIcGRffuMLg&index=2
WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A
TEACHER
Structured outlines
Small in class toys
Hands on projects
Parent communication
Self esteem projects
Open mind
RESOURCES
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/basics/causes/con-200236
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/play2.html

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Adderall_vs_Ritalin

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/teaching-students-with-adhd-attent
ion-deficit-disorder.htm
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder
-adhd/index.shtml

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL483G4xKu0