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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in children, characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms often lead to challenges in socialization and learning, contributing to issues with relationships and classroom behavior. Accurate diagnosis requires evidence of symptoms before age 7, persistence in multiple settings, and ruling out other causes. Management may include pharmacological treatments, behavioral therapy, and educational support. Effective strategies are crucial for helping children thrive.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Ricci, pp. 1901-1903

  2. Manifestations of ADHD • One of most common mental health disorders in children • Developmentally inappropriate degrees of • Inattention • Impulsiveness • Distractibility • Hyperactivity

  3. Manifestations • Frequently associated with learning disabilities in reading, writing, reasoning, or math skills • Causes problems with socialization and relationships. • Child frequently is noncompliant causing disruption with rules and demands by others • Many have comorbidities such as hearing problems, depression, anxiety, and defiant disorder • Child may also have feelings of low self-worth

  4. Diagnostics • History must reveal manifestations before age 7 years and persist longer than 6 mo • Must be present in at least 2 settings • Other causes must be ruled out such as head trauma, lead intoxication, or MR • Manifestations may be numerous or few or mild or severe (Box 52.3)

  5. Diagnostics • Testing may be done in intelligence (IQ), hand-eye coordination, vision and hearing, comprehension, and memory • Restless behaviors may be noted during diagnostic exams. • Behavioral checklists should be completed by parent and teacher and compared by HCP

  6. Pharmacological Management • Stimulants: take in the morning with or after meal • Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, Vyvanse • Non-stimulants: • Strattera • May need pharm treatment for depression and anxiety as well.

  7. Management • Behavioral therapy—time-out, + reinforcement, reward/withdrawal system, tokens • Decrease stimulation and distraction • Limit-setting • Increase consistency and establish routines in school and at home—need parent training with professional therapist • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for improving school success

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