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ADHD

ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Cause. Decreased glucose metabolism. Reduced brain metabolism effects attention, handwriting, motor control, and inhibitions of responses. What does this mean for the individual?.

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ADHD

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  1. ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

  2. Cause Decreased glucose metabolism. Reduced brain metabolism effects attention, handwriting, motor control, and inhibitions of responses.

  3. What does this mean for the individual? • ADHD is only a problem if it creates a problem in the person’s daily life • Studies are not yet specific, nor thoroughly researched • Everyone may feel as though they have ADHD at times, especially if over-stressed

  4. ADHD Diagnosis “Developmental disorder of behavioral inhibition that impairs the development of self-regulation (executive functioning) and is not, as its name implies, chiefly a disorder of attention.” Johnson, 2002

  5. Pooh Type-Inattentive ADD “Classic Daydreamer” • Nice, lives in a cloud • Easily distracted • Short attention span to a task that is not interesting • Often late • Frequently misplaces items • Easily bored

  6. Tigger Type-Classic ADD “Tigger likes to bounce…cause bouncin’ is what Tiggers do best.” • Easily distracted, inattentive • Has LOTS of energy • Can’t still still • Restless • Talks loudly and excessively • Very impulsive • Has trouble waiting

  7. Eeyore-Type Limbic System ADD “Thanks for noticin’ me.” • Inattentive • Chronic low-grade depression • Often negative • Low energy • Hopeless and worthless feelings

  8. Rabbit Type-Over Focused ADD “Rabbit tend his garden…and don’t bother him.” • Trouble shifting attention • Inflexible • Oppositional and/or Argumentative • Frequently stuck in loops of negative thoughts • Compulsive • Controlling, obsessive, perfectionistic

  9. Piglet Type-ADD with Anxiety “He is a great friend, but he sure scares easily…” • Trouble shifting attention • Excessively worried • Easily startled • Obsessive • Extremely nervous and insecure

  10. Common StrengthsThe “Hunters” (not the farmers) of the Worlds • Constantly monitoring their environment • Able to change course on a moment’s notice • Flexible, ready to change strategy quickly • Tireless, capable of sustained drives when focused on a goal • Visual/Concrete thinkers, clearly see a a tangible goal even if not verbalized

  11. Strengths Continued • Independent • Enjoys new ideas, excited • Willing to take risks • Decisive & straight forward

  12. Meeting Needs “When one improves performance and cognitive skills, they increase the ability to manage their own behavior.” Stevens, 2006

  13. Medication=Controversy • Proponents-the brain needs medication to support the problem with focus • Research by the National Institute of Mental Health concluded that combined treatment, including medication and behavior therapy resulted in significant improvement

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