01:830:346 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Default Mode Network, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
27 Sep 2018
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) - a neurodevelopmental disorder that"s considered present at birth; there are 3 core symptoms: Selective attention - ability to keep focus without being distracted. Hyper focusing - children and adolescents with adhd can exhibit normal or above normal levels of attention and focus when engaged in some activities and in some situations that the kid takes interest in. Heterotonic - when symptoms change or decrease in intensity. Kids with adhd are at a higher risk for comorbid diseases like. Conduct disorder - consistent disregard for society"s rules. Dsm-v characterized adhd by having 6 symptoms for inattention, hyperactivity. These should be many hyperactive symptoms before the age of 12. These symptoms should also interfere with or reduce the quality of social, academic, or occupational functioning. Adhd-pi (predominantly inattentive) - not as easily spotted because kids that are inattentive aren"t disruptive. Adhd-hi (hyperactivity/impulsivity) - described to be squirming and climbing things, or as uncontrollable.
