Diagnosing
A child must be hyperactive/impulsive in order to be diagnosed with ADHD
What is FALSE
What assessment tools and diagnostic procedures are used to diagnose ADHD (name one)?
What is clinical assessment, neuropsychological testing, or medical evaluations?
Name one method to deter the worsening of ADHD symptoms
What is early identification, behavioral interventions, and psychosocial interventions?
These are the three SUBTYPES of ADHD. (must respond with all answers, no partial)
What are Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Combined Type
Name a challenge or consideration in diagnosing within a family system.
What are genetics, environmental, or relational challenges?
This type of therapy targets maladaptive thought processes and specific behavioral skills like time management, organization, and planning in persons with ADHD.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or (CBT)
According to the DSM-5, to receive a diagnosis of ADHD, symptoms must be present before the age of 12 and occur in two or more settings, such as home, school, or work, for at least this duration.
What is six months?
Who are the key stakeholders involved in gathering information about a client with ADHD, beyond healthcare professionals?
Who are educators, parents, and immediate relatives?
This is an intervention that is used within schools to accommodate and support a child's specific needs. Such as breaks during tasks & extended time on tests?
What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) AND/OR 504 Plan?
These are the common behaviors of someone who struggles with ADHD inattentive type (please provide at least 6 symptoms, as this is required for Diagnosis)
Failure to pay attention to details // Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play // Often does not seem to listen when being spoken to // Often has difficulty following directions and fails to finish work/chores/duties (loses focus) // Difficulty organizing tasks and activities (doing things in order) // Reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort // Often loses things // Easily distracted // Forgetful
In regions where mental health awareness and service provision are emphasized, what unintended consequence may arise in relation to ADHD prevalence rates across different demographic groups?
What is the potential for inflated prevalence rates?
These psychopharmaceuticals’ mode of action works to increase levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, which can help improve focus, attention, and impulse control in individuals with ADHD?
What are stimulants
What ethical challenge arises when maintaining confidentiality in treating minors with ADHD, particularly when parents or guardians are involved in treatment decisions?
What is balancing the minor's right to privacy with the parents' right to be informed about their child's treatment?