What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, which has a negative impact on the social and/or academic or occupational functioning of the individual. Currently, ADHD occurs in about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults.
Examples of Inattention:
Examples of Hyperactivity and Impulsivity:
Treatment
Most experts recommend using both ADHD medication and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or behavioral therapy, known as a multimodal treatment approach. For children, behavioral therapy includes specialized parent training, school-based interventions, and skills-based interventions. Once children with ADHD reach adolescence, there is less evidence for the effectiveness of behavioral training. However, CBT does have a significant role for kids with ADHD who develop secondary problems like conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety disorders, or mood disorders. For adults, CBT includes changing negative thinking patterns as well as skills-based interventions.
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Learn more about ADHD from experts at ADDitude and CHADD - The National Resource on ADHD.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, which has a negative impact on the social and/or academic or occupational functioning of the individual. Currently, ADHD occurs in about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults.
Examples of Inattention:
- Failing to pay close attention to details
- Making careless mistakes
- Difficulty keeping attention during tasks or activities
- Appearing not to be listening during conversation
- Not following through on instructions
- Failing to finish things
- Difficulty organizing
- Avoiding or disliking engaging in tasks that require sustained attention
- Losing necessary items (i.e., keys, homework, wallet, books)
- Easily distracted
- Forgetting daily activities (i.e., chores, grocery shopping, errands, paying bills)
Examples of Hyperactivity and Impulsivity:
- Fidgeting, tapping, or squirming
- Leaving seat at times when expected to remain seated (i.e., during class, in the office)
- Running or climbing at times when it is not appropriate
- Inability to play or relax quietly
- Always "on the go"
- Talking excessively
- Blurting out answers before a question is completed, finishing others' sentences
- Difficulty waiting his/her turn
- Interrupting or intruding on others
Treatment
Most experts recommend using both ADHD medication and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or behavioral therapy, known as a multimodal treatment approach. For children, behavioral therapy includes specialized parent training, school-based interventions, and skills-based interventions. Once children with ADHD reach adolescence, there is less evidence for the effectiveness of behavioral training. However, CBT does have a significant role for kids with ADHD who develop secondary problems like conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety disorders, or mood disorders. For adults, CBT includes changing negative thinking patterns as well as skills-based interventions.
Learn More
Learn more about ADHD from experts at ADDitude and CHADD - The National Resource on ADHD.
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