PSYCH312 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention, Impulsivity
19 Nov 2015
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders (ch. 7): Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd): common co-occurring condition for children with learning disabilities, condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior in school and social settings, most common chronic conditions of childhood. Symptoms of adhd at different ages: young children (excessive gross-motor activity) Quality of motor behavior distinguishes this order from ordinary over activity (hyperactivity = haphazard + poorly organized: elementary-age children (extremely restless + fidgety) Less likely to talk much + constantly fight with friends, siblings, and classmates: adolescents (hyperactivity may diminish, but other symptoms may appear behavioral problems, low self-esteem, inattentiveness, depression, adults (organizational problems, social relationship difficulties, job problems) Assessment: diagnosis of adhd usually based on observation of behaviors. Types of adhd: adhd-ia (primarily inattentive, adhd-hi (primarily hyperactive and impulsive, adhd-c (combination of adhd-ia and adhd-hi) Individuals who have attention problems + display symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity (about 50% are combined)
