PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Dsm-5, Motor Disorder
10 Feb 2016
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First discovered by dr, george still in 1902 an english physician. Now has become the most studied neurodevelopmental disease in childhood. In the 1960"s it was known as minimal brain dysfunction. 1970 known as attention deficit disorder- plus or minus the h depending on the presence of hyperactivity. In the 1980"s add along with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Both dsm-iv and dsm v- all use adhd. Has difficulty paying attention or is excessively active physically: o. Easily distracted by events or stimuli around him or her, and so fails to complete tasks or assignment, loses things needed to complete activity and wanders off and does something else. Quickly forget or does not heed or follow information or instructions. Difficulty postponing gratification and working for long periods of time. Lack of judgment, poor understanding of group dynamics o. Individual must exhibit at least 6 of the 9 symptoms of inattention for at least o o o o o o o o.
