PSYC 412 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Complications Of Pregnancy, Stimulant, Conduct Disorder
29 Dec 2016
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) describes children who display persistent age- inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are sufficient to cause impairment in major life activities. Adhd has no distinct physical symptoms, it can only be identified by characteristic behaviours that vary considerably from child to child. Inconsistencies in their behaviour may cause others to think the child just needs to try better to be well behaved. But these children are trying, and they are constantly being scolded. with adhd: feelings of frustration, being different, not fitting in and hopelessness may overwhelm a child. In addition to the individual"s personal suffering and exposure to stigmatizing attitudes by others, the societal costs of adhd in youth are also high. 1775, symptoms first described by melchior weikard. 1798, alexander crichton described a similar syndrome. 1902, george still, described symptoms as a disorder.
