Symptoms
is evidenced by a difficulty in paying attention, listening, and focusing.
What is INATTENTION
The manual used by medical professionals to diagnose ADHD.
What is the DSM-5
Attribute that is lacking in some ADHD patients and exhibited by their inability to successfully handle adversity.
What is a COPING MECHANISM
Drugs that are sometimes paradoxically given to ADHD patients
What is a STIMULANT
A verbal or written agreement between patient and caregiver that establishes expectations.
What is a BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT
is evidenced by fidgeting, an inability to sit still, running and climbing inappropriately, difficulty with playing quietly, and talking excessively.
What is HYPERACTIVITY
The 2 main elements of ADHD diagnosis.
What are PATTERNS and SEVERITY
Required for those ADHD patients that demonstrate signs that they may pose imminent danger to self or others.
What is HOSPITALIZATION
Common ADHD drug called mixed amphetamine salts, in generic form.
What is ADDERALL
A method of learning behaviors or skills by observation and imitation.
What is MODELING
is evidenced by difficulty waiting for turns, constantly interrupting others, and acting without the consideration of consequences.
What is IMPULSIVITY
Must be assessed for therapeutic value and side effects.
What is PHARMACOTHERAPY
Families must receive this in order to manage expectations and temper appropriate feedback in response to an ADHD patient's behavior.
What is EDUCATION
Common non stimulant Selective Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitor.
What is ATOMOXETINE (Strattera)
Predetermined action taken by caregiver when behaviors are determined to be attention seeking and not dangerous.
What is PLANNED IGNORING
Absent-mindedness, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, problem paying attention, or short attention span
What are COGNITIVE symptoms
Point of major emphasis and an important subject of evaluation for young people with ADHD.
What is SAFETY
Must be done between ADHD patient, caregiver, and teacher to foster academic success.
What is COLLABORATION
Most common side effect of stimulant ADHD drugs.
What is INSOMNIA
Technique used after an undesirable or inappropriate behavior to engage or re-engage an individual into appropriate behavior.
What is REDIRECTION
Aggression, excitability, fidgeting, hyperactivity, impulsivity, irritability, lack of restraint, or persistent repetition of words or actions
What are PHYSICAL symptoms
Core evaluation measures of ADHD
Long-term planning and goal setting
Type of therapy used to change the pattern of misconduct by fostering the development of internal controls utilizing thought, feeling, behavior model.
What is CBT
Most common side effect of SNRI's.
What are GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES
Giving direction, stating an expectation, or telling a child what to do or where to go.
What is LIMIT SETTING