Name That Diagnosis!
Liam is a 7-year-old who lives with his parents and younger sister. He is a friendly and energetic child who enjoys sports and spending time with friends. However, his teacher reports that Liam has significant difficulty staying seated in class and is constantly fidgeting, tapping his feet, or playing with objects on his desk. He often blurts out answers before questions are finished, interrupts classmates, and struggles to wait his turn during activities. Liam frequently leaves his seat during lessons and is described as always being “on the go.” At home, his parents report similar behavior, noting that he runs through the house, climbs on furniture, and has difficulty sitting still during meals. Although Liam understands the rules and performs at grade level academically, his impulsive and hyperactive behavior has been present since preschool and occurs both at school and at home.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation?
These are the two dimensions of ADHD.
What is Inattention, Hyperactivity-Impulsivity?
This percentage represents the estimated proportion of children with ADHD who also have at least one comorbid disorder.
What is 80%
This class of medications is most commonly used for the treatment of ADHD
What are stimulants?
Nancy is a 13-year-old Grade 8 student in Norman who lives with her parents and older sister. She was referred for evaluation due to ongoing concerns with attention and task completion. Nancy enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, music, swimming, and spending time on social media. However, since early elementary school, she has struggled with inattentiveness, distractibility, and disorganization. She frequently loses materials needed for assignments, forgets instructions, and has difficulty completing homework without repeated reminders. Teachers describe Nancy as cooperative and capable but note that she often seems easily distracted during tasks and takes longer than expected to finish work. Despite having average cognitive abilities, Nancy continues to struggle with reading comprehension and staying focused during academic tasks. She also reports becoming frustrated when she cannot keep up with assignments and sometimes feels anxious about school presentations and social situations.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Predominantly Inattentive, and Social Anxiety Disorder?
Symptoms must persist for this long in order to be diagnosed with ADHD.
What is 6 months?
This statement claims that 50% of children with ADHD also have tic disorders.
What is False, 20%
These three components make up the primary treatment approach for ADHD.
What is stimulant medication, parent management training, and educational intervention?
Jack is a 7-year-old Grade 1 student living in Toronto with his parents, both of whom have post-graduate education, and there is a family history of ADHD and other mental health concerns. He is described as intelligent, caring, and social, and enjoys spending time with friends and participating in physical activities like swimming, running, and skating. Although he generally gets along well with peers, he can be easily influenced by others, seeks attention, and becomes upset when he feels ignored. Jack has difficulty focusing, sitting still, listening, and following instructions in class, and he often blurts out answers and interrupts others, even though he knows he should not. Both his parents and teacher report that he is restless and needs frequent reminders to stay on task, and he struggles to follow routines at home. He also shows emotional impulsivity, frustration, and occasional aggressive behaviors such as hitting and crying outbursts. There are behavioral concerns like aggression, lying, arguing, and disruptive behavior that were also reported when he was in preschool.
What is his diagnosis?
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Combined Presentation?
These are the mental processes that Executive Function controls
What are Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive recognition?
This is the estimated percentage of children ages 4–17 in North America who are diagnosed with ADHD.
What is 5-9%?
This treatment program developed by Dr. William Pelham is an 8 week intensive program that runs over the summer.
What is the Summer Treatment Program?
Daniel is an 11-year-old who often begins homework but quickly loses focus and leaves assignments unfinished. His parents report that he frequently forgets instructions about what he is supposed to complete and often misplaces materials needed for tasks. Even when reminded, Daniel sometimes struggles to return to the activity. In the past several months, Daniel has also seemed unusually tired and unmotivated. He has stopped participating in activities he previously enjoyed, such as building models and playing video games with friends. When his parents ask about these changes, Daniel says he just doesn’t feel interested anymore.
What is his diagnosis?
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a possible comorbid Major Depressive Disorder requiring further evaluation?
This dimension of ADHD is most commonly presented in the general population, but less commonly referred to clinics?
What is Inattention?
By kindergarten entry, children in the United States who are African American are this percentage less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than otherwise similar White children.
What is70%?
This medication was the first non-stimulant FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD.
What is Strattera?
Lena is a 16-year-old who has recently begun having difficulty staying focused while studying and completing homework. She reports that she frequently procrastinates, becomes distracted by her phone, and struggles to complete assignments on time. Her parents say these difficulties only began within the last year after Lena started taking more challenging courses. During elementary and middle school, Lena performed well academically and had no reported attention or behavioral difficulties.
What is no DSM diagnosis?
This condition, often discussed alongside ADHD, is characterized by symptoms such as excessive daydreaming, mental fogginess, slowed thinking, and low energy.
What is Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT)?
This comorbid disorder/behavior is more common in girls with hyperactive–impulsive behaviors than in girls with inattentive behaviors.
What are eating disorders and self-harm?
These are some common side effects of stimulant medications.
What is reduced appetite, problems falling asleep, and weight loss?