Non-stimulants are used if the child does not respond well or at all to a stimulant medication. The first non-stimulant approved for use in children with ADHD, was introduced in 2003, and is known as Strattera (WebMD, 2005). Sometimes when considering the available options for the treatment of ADHD, parents are very uneasy on putting a younger child on a daily medicine. These parents may find that behavioral therapy, and diet restrictions are a better option. Behavioral therapy can be used in combination with medication, or the therapy can be used in place of medication (WebMD, 2010).
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Ql.) Can you describe the process in which your child was diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? A1.) I scheduled an appointment with my child's pediatrician to evaluate his behavior and attention issues. I was provided a questionnaire that asked me to rate his responses and behaviors in various situations.
In a study called Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD, “researchers found that 40 percent of children with ADHD also meet diagnostic criteria for oppositional defiant disorder “ (Hamilton & Armando, 2008, 863). Children diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder have been known to also have separation anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder, and major depressive
Misdiagnosis, pediatrician-parent relationships, access to health care, and biases of healthcare providers have been studied and discussed in the literature as factors contributing to the delay in diagnosis of African-American children. The misdiagnosis of autism seems to be a factor contributing to a delay in the diagnosis of ASD in general, but particularly to the later diagnosis of ASD in African-American children. Symptoms common to autism, such as delayed speech, poor response to others, and behavioral difficulties, can lead to a misdiagnosis of language impairment or Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In older children, repetitive behavior may steer clinicians toward a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and non-compliance related to resistance to change may lead clinicians to diagnose Oppositional Defiant Disorder (Mandell, Ittenbach, Levy, & Pinto-Martin, 2006). Mandell et al.
Trouble concentrating, sleeping, and feeling “jumpy” are classic signs of the disorder. These symptoms, she also experienced as a child. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children but many times, children with ADHD become adults with ADHD. It is possible that Marla went undiagnosed as a child. The history of this patient would support this diagnosis.
An early description of ADHD(Inattentive Subtype): Dr. Alexander Crichton & the “Mental Restlessness” (1798). Child Psychology & Psychiatry Reviews, 6, 66-73. Retrieved from: http://adhdhistory.com/the-history-of-adhd-part-1-1798/ U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices. Washington, D.C., 2008. Retrieved from:
This mutant gene has been found to be 10 times more likely to occur in depressed patients. Although MDD has been consistently shown to run in families, it is not easy to disentangle the effect of genetics from the effects of the environment. Whilst there appears to be some degree of genetic evidence for depression, in most cases those diagnosed hare the same environment, which mean it may equally be a learned
“Studies show that a child born to two schizophrenic parents has about a 46% chance of developing a schizophrenic disorder than a child not born into this type of family.” (Weiten, 2001, p. 595). These studies show an inherited tendency for schizophrenia. Nevertheless, as identical twins do not show 100% concordance rates, twin studies also indicate environment as a key factor in developing
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Tanya Jackson Chamberlain College of Nursing NR320: Mental Health Nursing September-October 2013 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD is a mental disorder that starts in the early childhood years and can continue through adulthood. This disorder is causes children to act without thinking, be hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. The children understand what they are supposed to do however, they have difficulty following though due to problems paying attention to detail, sitting still, and completing the assigned task. The article, Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), analyses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment for ADHD. The article explains the pathophysiology of ADHD in
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention-deficit disorder, most commonly recognized as ADHD and ADD, are neurobiological disorders that are most common among children; however, they are not unheard of in adults. An internet article entitled “Understanding and Identifying Children with ADHD: First Steps to Effective Intervention” put out by the US Department of Education cites several different causes of ADHD “such as pregnancy and birth, illness, lead poisoning, injury and prenatal drug exposure.” Children that are diagnosed with ADHD or ADD have trouble paying attention, are often hyperactive, and act on impulse. There are several myths and misconceptions about these two mental illnesses. Some are, there are no such medical